English Explanatory Dictionary

play someone like a violin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To control or manipulate someone, especially by playing on their emotions.

Word forms

play someone like a violin plays someone like a violin playing someone like a violin played someone like a violin

Synonyms

play someone like a fiddle play someone like a bass fiddle wrap around one's little finger
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