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Jemanden um den Finger wickeln

To twist someone around one's little finger, to manipulate someone easily

In German

Jemanden um den Finger wickeln

YE-man-dem oom den FING-er VICK-eln

Literal Translation

To wrap someone around one's finger

Meaning

To twist someone around one's little finger, to manipulate someone easily.

Equivalent:"To twist someone around one's little finger"

Example Sentences

1
Sie kann jeden Mann um den Finger wickeln.
She can twist 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 twist someone around one's little finger, to manipulate someone easily" in German?

"To twist someone around one's little finger, to manipulate someone easily" in German is "Jemanden um den Finger wickeln" (YE-man-dem oom den FING-er VICK-eln). Example: Sie kann jeden Mann um den Finger wickeln..

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