putty in the hands of someone

A form of putty in someone's hands — One who is readily manipulated or controlled by another person; a puppet.

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Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of putty in someone's hands.
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APA

putty in the hands of someone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/putty%20in%20the%20hands%20of%20someone

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“putty in the hands of someone.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/putty%20in%20the%20hands%20of%20someone. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “putty in the hands of someone,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/putty%20in%20the%20hands%20of%20someone.

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