putty in someone's hands: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  USUKWorldwideinformalcolloquial
  • Easily influenced, controlled, or manipulated by someone; completely at another person's disposal.

  Examples

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  • With her charm and persuasive skills, the new manager had the entire team putty in her hands.

    Con su encanto y habilidades persuasivas, la nueva gerente tenía al equipo completamente en sus manos.

  • He’s putty in his mother’s hands and always does whatever she asks without question.

    Él es fácilmente influenciable por su madre y siempre hace lo que ella le pide sin cuestionar.

  • The politician made sure the voters were putty in his hands by promising popular reforms.

    El político se aseguró de que los votantes estuvieran bajo su control prometiendo reformas populares.

  • After years of mentoring, she had her students putty in her hands, guiding them through every decision.

    Después de años de mentoría, tenía a sus estudiantes completamente bajo su influencia, guiándolos en cada decisión.