expression, godan verb (-ru)
lead by the nose; twist around one's little finger
Idiomatic expression meaning to manipulate or control someone completely, often in a playful or cunning way.
彼女は彼を手玉に取って、何でも言うことを聞かせる。
She has him wrapped around her little finger and makes him do whatever she says.
あの政治家はメディアを手玉に取っている。
That politician has the media eating out of his hand.