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手玉に取る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 手玉に取る.
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Idiomatic expression
to lead (someone) by the nose; to twist (someone) around one's little finger
Examples
彼は人を手玉に取ったような扱い方をする。
He leads you by the nose if you let him.
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