"have on the string" in Chinese (Simplified)
掌控某人/某事牵着某人的鼻子走
Definition
完全控制某人或某事，经常左右他们的行为或决定。通常指一个人牢牢掌控另一个人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
属于非正式表达，常带有操控、利用的意味。多用于描述人际关系中一方掌控另一方。
Examples
She thinks she has him on the string.
她认为她**掌控着他**。
The boss has the team on the string.
老板**掌控着团队**。
He likes to have people on the string.
他喜欢**掌控别人**。
She really has him on the string—he'll do anything she asks.
她真的**牵着他的鼻子走**—他什么都听她的。
Ever since the raise, the manager has everyone on the string.
自从加薪以后，经理**牵着大家的鼻子走**。
He's charming, but don't let him have you on the string.
他很有魅力，但别让他**掌控你**。