have (someone) in the palm of one's hand

idiom

: to have control or influence over (someone) : to be able to control (someone) easily
She has her boss in the palm of her hand.

Dictionary Entries Near have (someone) in the palm of one's hand

Cite this Entry

“Have (someone) in the palm of one's hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20%28someone%29%20in%20the%20palm%20of%20one%27s%20hand. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!