eating out of the palm of someone's hand

A form of eat out of the palm of someone's hand — To obey, cooperate with, or believe with no resistance or hesitation; to be completely charmed by.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of eat out of the palm of someone's hand
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APA

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Chicago

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