[General] to wind (twist) someone round one’s little finger

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vil

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Dear teachers,

Would you tell me whether I am right about my interpretation of the expression in bold in the following sentence?

..Mart, bit honestly, any smart woman can twist you around her finger. (S. Lewis, “Arrowsmith”)

to wind (twist) someone round one’s little finger = to make someone do what one want

Thanks for your efforts.

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V
 

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Yes
 
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To easily manipulate someone.
 
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