lead someone by the nose

US /liːd ˈsʌm.wʌn baɪ ðə noʊz/
UK /liːd ˈsʌm.wʌn baɪ ðə noʊz/
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iemand bij de neus leiden, iemand volledig controleren

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.
Hij is zo gemakkelijk te manipuleren; zijn vrouw leidt hem echt bij de neus.
Don't let them lead you by the nose; make your own decisions.
Laat je niet bij de neus leiden; neem je eigen beslissingen.