English / idiom
Lead Someone Around by the Nose
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To control, manipulate, or dominate someone so thoroughly that they obey unquestioningly.
In context
01
Stop letting your unethical partner lead you around by the nose on every decision.
02
The seasoned lobbyist led inexperienced junior politicians around by the nose.
Synonyms
manipulate,pull the strings,dominate
Antonyms
liberate,empower,respect independence
Collocations
lead by the nose,let someone lead you by the nose,led around by the nose