eat out of someone's hand
Meaning: To be submissive; to have someone eating out of one's hand means to get someone to be submissive.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Body & Senses
Origin: The expression originates from the idea that an animal that will eat out of one's hand is very tame. It connotes an unhealthy submissiveness.
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