Literal Translation: Holding and pinching in the palm
Actual Meaning: Having a person, exam, situation, or negotiation completely under your thumb, perfectly mastered with effortless poise.
Western Meme Parallel: Got it on lock / Wrapped around my finger / Mastered the game
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Northeastern dialect verb popularized by viral sketch comedians depicting smug bosses or streetwise negotiators.
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