Meaning of 'Under your thumb'
What does the saying 'Under your thumb' mean?
Idiom: Under your thumb
Meaning:
Someone who is manipulated or controlled by another person is under his or her thumb.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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