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  What it means

  Literally “to wrap around one’s finger.” This idiom describes having someone so under your influence or control that they will do whatever you want. It is often used to describe someone who is very charming or manipulative in a relationship.

  Vocabulary

  • owinąć — to wrap / wind
  • palec — finger
  • kontrola — control

  Grammar note

  'Wokół' (around) is a preposition that takes the genitive case ('palca'). The word 'sobie' is a dative reflexive pronoun meaning "for oneself," emphasizing the person who has the control.

  Cultural context

  This is a direct equivalent to the English idiom. It is frequently used in gossip or when discussing social dynamics in a group.

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