to lead sb by the nose
1lead someone by the nose — lead (someone) by the nose to control someone and make them do exactly what you want them to do. They simply didn t know what they were doing and they were led by the nose by a manipulative government. (usually passive) …
2lead somebody by the nose — lead sb by the ˈnose f13 idiom to make sb do everything you want; to control sb completely Main entry: ↑leadidiom …
3lead (around) by the nose — idi lead (around) by the nose, to exercise complete control over; dominate …
4lead someone by the nose — informal control someone totally, esp. by deceiving them * * * lead someone (around) by the nose see ↑nose, 1 • • • Main Entry: ↑lead lead someone (around) by the nose informal : to completely control a person …
5lead by the nose — lead (someone) by the nose to control someone and make them do exactly what you want them to do. They simply didn t know what they were doing and they were led by the nose by a manipulative government. (usually passive) …
6lead someone around by the nose — lead someone (around) by the nose see ↑nose, 1 • • • Main Entry: ↑lead lead someone (around) by the nose informal : to completely control a person I m amazed that he lets them lead him around by the nose like that. • • • Main Entry …
7lead by the nose — {v. phr.}, {informal} To have full control of; make or persuade (someone) to do anything whatever. * /Many people are easily influenced and a smart politician can lead them by the nose./ * /Don t let anyone lead you by the nose; use your own… …
8lead by the nose — {v. phr.}, {informal} To have full control of; make or persuade (someone) to do anything whatever. * /Many people are easily influenced and a smart politician can lead them by the nose./ * /Don t let anyone lead you by the nose; use your own… …
9lead\ by\ the\ nose — v. phr. informal To have full control of; make or persuade (someone) to do anything whatever. Many people are easily influenced and a smart politician can lead them by the nose. Don t let anyone lead you by the nose; use your own judgment and do… …
10lead by the nose — have full control of, make or persuade someone to do anything you want He isn t very aggressive and always lets his boss lead him by the nose …
