She's got you wrapped around her little finger!

Have you guys ever heard that expression before? It is usually used to describe people dating when one controls the other.

Al: Tom, why did you cut your hair???

Tom: Oh, Lacy likes it better like this.

Al: Did she ask you to cut it?

Tom: No, but she said she'd like to see me with short hair.

Al: And you just cut your hair after growing it long for 6 years?!?! She really has you wrapped around her little finger!

According to thefreedictionary.com it means to manipulate or control someone. It means you are able to make someone do anything you want usually because they like you so much.

 You can find it on weblio here.

We usually use this to talk about other people, often to comment negatively on a relationship. Sometimes you might hear someone use it to talk about themselves but this sounds mean.

Don: Sam, did you go get the papers from the printers?

Sam: Not yet, I'll get Mary to do it.

Don: But you're supposed to do it.

Sam: Yeah, but she'll be happy to help me. She likes me.

Don: But you're not interested in her, you shouldn't lead her on.

Sam: He he he, yeah I've got her wrapped around my little finger.

Don: Seriously, don't be a jerk. You shouldn't manipulate people like that.    

To lead someone on means to make them think you are interested in dating them but you aren't.

After leading him on for a year, she finally told him she would never date him.  

 Hope you had a Happy New Year!

Phil