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under someone's thumb

Idiom Control

Meaning

completely under someone's control

Example Sentences

"He's under his boss's thumb and can't make his own decisions."

Related Expressions

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to control all parts of judging and punishing someone

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something that is your responsibility or job to handle

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to recover after an illness or difficulty

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to be better than others

smart cookie

a clever and intelligent person

break down in tears

to start crying suddenly