i know it's a way to say someone is very in love, but it's hard to imagine someone tied up or hugging a big finger :p how would you imagine that? and yes i know it's a song, actually it's mentioned in a few
2007-08-25 16:28:52 · 6 answers · asked by *\*\venezuelanbeauty /*/ 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
hmmmmmmmmm
I think maybe its an Irish thing
they have them rings with hearts on em
one on each finger sometimes, pointed all different ways
maybe watch the one the right middle finger the most
2007-08-25 16:36:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It basically means, they would do anything you wanted them to. Because they were "figuratively" wrapped around your finger. Not necessarily because they are in love. Another way of saying it is, "they are your puppet, and you pull the strings."
2007-09-02 07:30:28 · answer #2 · answered by soupkitty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the expression derives from the act of placing a wedding ring on your betrothed's finger when you marry
2007-08-25 23:33:14 · answer #3 · answered by bob 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont know about love, i always thought it meant you could control/ manipulate them, in which case i think it is a reference to a marionette, the puppets you controled by strings wrapped around your fingers, or wooden sticks, w/e
2007-08-31 21:18:46 · answer #4 · answered by cori 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Sting!
2007-08-26 00:07:06 · answer #5 · answered by hot.turkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It comes from a Scottish old wives' tale.
2007-08-25 23:33:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋