Has them eating out of the palm of his hand In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "has them eating out of the palm of his hand", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-09-25 06:09

have (someone) eating out of (one's) hand

Have (someone) eating out of the palm of (one's) hand phrase

To effortlessly cause someone to agree with everything you say or to do what you want.

John is such a persuasive saleman! He has had many clients eating out of the palm of his hand.

When I told them about having the most handsome boy in the class eating out of the palm of my hand, they didn't believe it.

throw/put your weight behind something

Use one's influence and power to support someone

To be under the control of someone or something

bulk large

Used to describe something that has great influence or importance

pressure (one) into (doing something)

To compel someone to do something

have friends in high places

To know powerful and influential people who can support you

The verb "have" must be conjugated according to its tense.

This phrase conjures up the image in which a tamed animal take food from a person's hand.

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