“lead someone”

The following 4 entries include the term lead someone.

lead (someone) a merry chase

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: to cause a series of troubles or worries for (someone)

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lead (someone) a (merry) dance

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: to cause a series of troubles or worries for (someone)

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lead someone (around) by the nose

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: to completely control a person

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lead (someone) down/up the garden path

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: to deceive (someone) : to cause (someone) to go, think, or proceed wrongly

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