Quote
1. Quote - Listen to the quote and guess what the slang means.
“We are totally wrapped around her finger.”
- Soccer star David Beckham talking about his baby daughter, Harper. (Us Weekly)
Definition
1. Definition - Study the definition.
when someone will do anything another person wants
2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.
When you want something, one way to ask for it is to use your finger to point at it. But when you have someone wrapped around your finger, you might not even need to point. Someone who is wrapped around your finger is so eager to please you, he or she might do what you want before you’ve even had to ask.
It’s hard to think of soccer legend David Beckham being wrapped around anyone’s finger. He can be so commanding on the field, everyone follows his lead. But that’s not the case when it comes to his daughter, Harper. He would do anything for his little girl. She has Beckham wrapped around her finger. And her finger isn’t even very big!
Usually, when you have someone wrapped around your finger, it is because they love or admire you. They want to please you and make you happy. It’s common for fathers to want the whole world for their daughters. They’ll do anything for them, from buying them gifts to…well, changing their stinky diapers. That’s just how it goes for dads who are wrapped around their babies’ fingers.
Have you ever been wrapped around someone’s finger? Has someone ever been wrapped around your finger?
Watch our English lesson video starring David Beckham.
Examples
1. Examples - Hear some example sentences.
“My cousin thinks I’m so cool. She’s totally wrapped around my finger. She drives me around and cooks for me all the time.”
“My wife has me wrapped around her finger. I’ll do anything for her.”
“My son used to be wrapped around my finger, but since he turned four, he’s become more independent.”