lead someone by the nose

US /liːd ˈsʌm.wʌn baɪ ðə noʊz/
UK /liːd ˈsʌm.wʌn baɪ ðə noʊz/
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menare qualcuno per il naso, controllare qualcuno completamente

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.
È così facilmente manipolabile; sua moglie lo mena per il naso.
Don't let them lead you by the nose; make your own decisions.
Non farti menare per il naso; prendi le tue decisioni.