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Jemanden um den Finger wickeln
To get someone to do whatever one wants, usually through charm; to have someone wrapped around one's little finger
In German
Jemanden um den Finger wickeln
YE-man-den oom den FING-er VICK-eln
Literal Translation
Literal Translationto wrap someone around the finger
Meaning
MeaningTo get someone to do whatever one wants, usually through charm; to have someone wrapped around one's little finger.
Equivalent:"To twist someone around one's little finger"
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Sie kann jeden Mann um den Finger wickeln.
She can wrap any man around her little finger.
- 2
Lass dich nicht von ihm um den Finger wickeln – er ist ein Meister darin.
Don't let him twist you around his little finger – he's a master at it.
FAQ
How do you say "To get someone to do whatever one wants, usually through charm; to have someone wrapped around one's little finger" in German?
"To get someone to do whatever one wants, usually through charm; to have someone wrapped around one's little finger" in German is "Jemanden um den Finger wickeln" (YE-man-den oom den FING-er VICK-eln). Example: Sie kann jeden Mann um den Finger wickeln..
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