lead someone by the nose
US /liːd ˈsʌm.wʌn baɪ ðə noʊz/
UK /liːd ˈsʌm.wʌn baɪ ðə noʊz/
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jemanden an der Nase herumführen, jemanden vollständig kontrollieren
to control someone completely and make them do exactly what you want
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He's so easily manipulated; his wife really leads him by the nose.
Er ist so leicht zu manipulieren; seine Frau führt ihn wirklich an der Nase herum.
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Don't let them lead you by the nose; make your own decisions.
Lass dich nicht an der Nase herumführen; triff deine eigenen Entscheidungen.