"have on the string" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 掌控某人／某事
• 牽著某人的鼻子走

Definition

完全控制某人或某事，經常左右他們的行為或決定。常指一個人牢牢掌控另一個人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

屬於非正式用語，帶有操控、利用的意思。通常用來描述人與人之間一方牢牢掌控另一方。

Examples

She thinks she has him on the string.

她認為她**掌控著他**。

The boss has the team on the string.

老闆**掌控著團隊**。

He likes to have people on the string.

他喜歡**掌控別人**。

She really has him on the string—he'll do anything she asks.

她真的**牽著他的鼻子走**—他什麼都答應她。

Ever since the raise, the manager has everyone on the string.

自從加薪以後，經理**牽著大家的鼻子走**。

He's charming, but don't let him have you on the string.

他很有魅力，但別讓他**控制你**。