lead by the nose

• Dominar, controlar o manipular completamente a alguien, llevándolo a hacer lo que uno quiere sin que oponga resistencia.

To dominate, control, or manipulate someone completely, making them do whatever you want without resistance.

1. C1informal

   To dominate or control someone completely, making them do what you want without resistance.

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   • The manipulative manager leads his entire team by the nose.
   • She leads her husband by the nose, making all the decisions.
   • Don't let the salesman lead you by the nose into buying something you don't need.