Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

have someone in the palm of your hand

idiom

hæv ˈsʌmwʌn ɪn ðə pɑm ʌv jɔr hænd

Definition

To have someone completely under your control or influence.

Examples

After years of working together, the manager had his team in the palm of his hand, knowing exactly how to motivate each member.
She spoke so charmingly that she had everyone in the room in the palm of her hand, hanging on her every word.

Meaning

This phrase means that someone has full power over another person, often implying that the first person can easily manipulate or persuade the second one.