To play (manipulate) (a person) skillfully.
play someone like a violin
To control or manipulate someone, especially by playing on their emoti…
play second fiddle
To play a subsidiary or subordinate role to someone or something else.
play one against another
To manipulate two persons into competing against one another in a way …
sell down
To betray a person; to conspire against someone for personal gain.
live rent-free in someone's head
To be the perpetual focus of someone's thoughts, with that person havi…
like someone owns the place
In a self-important and domineering manner; self-importantly, arrogant…