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On a string

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  1. 1
    Under one's control or influence.

    "The magician had the audience on a string with his fascinating illusions."

  2. 2
    In a state of great anxiety. dated

Etymology

Imagery of a puppeteer manipulating a marionette by its strings. Compare pull the strings.

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