lead someone by the nose
US /liːd ˈsʌm.wʌn baɪ ðə noʊz/
UK /liːd ˈsʌm.wʌn baɪ ðə noʊz/

1.
llevar a alguien de la nariz, controlar a alguien por completo
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.
Es tan fácil de manipular; su esposa realmente lo lleva de la nariz.
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Don't let them lead you by the nose; make your own decisions.
No dejes que te lleven de la nariz; toma tus propias decisiones.