lead someone by the nose
US /liːd ˈsʌm.wʌn baɪ ðə noʊz/
UK /liːd ˈsʌm.wʌn baɪ ðə noʊz/
1.
mengendalikan seseorang sepenuhnya, mempermainkan seseorang
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.
Dia sangat mudah dimanipulasi; istrinya benar-benar mengendalikan dia sepenuhnya.
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Don't let them lead you by the nose; make your own decisions.
Jangan biarkan mereka mengendalikanmu sepenuhnya; buatlah keputusanmu sendiri.