play someone like a violin

Verb

Meaning

play someone like a violin (third-person singular simple present plays someone like a violin, present participle playing someone like a violin, simple past and past participle played someone like a violin)

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

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Synonyms

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

Close letter words and terms

play someone false play someone like a bass fiddle play someone like a fiddle play something by ear play something down play something to death