释义 |
have someone on a string have (someone) on a stringTo have great influence over someone. If you want to have someone on a string, flattery always helps.See also: have, on, stringhave someone on a string or keep someone on a string If someone has you on a string or keeps you on a string, they can make you do whatever they want, because they control you completely. It's so unfair — she keeps him on a string and he's crazy about her.See also: have, on, someone, string |