Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
putty-in-your-hands
idiom
/ˈpʌti ɪn jɔːr hændz/
Definition
Easily influenced or controlled by someone else.
Examples
- When it comes to convincing him, she’s putty-in-your-hands with her charm.
- The new manager is so charismatic that the entire team feels putty-in-your-hands under her guidance.
Meaning
A phrase used to describe someone who is very malleable or submissive, suggesting that they can be shaped or manipulated easily, much like putty can be molded into different forms.
Synonyms
- malleable
- manipulable
- yielding
- compliant
