jemandem auf der Nase herumtanzen

to walk all over someone; to take advantage of someone

Origin

Figuratively: the provocation plays out right before the eyes of the person who lets it happen. Older variants ("to drum on the nose", also "Maul"/mouth) are attested as early as 1639.

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Building blocks

Words in this expression

herum· around der Lehrer· teacher die Nase· nose der Schüler· pupil tanzen· to dance

Grammar that uses this word

Reflexive verbs with the dativeReflexive Verben mit Dativ

Examples

Die dem neuen auf der .
The pupils walk all over the new teacher.