"Puppet on a String"

“Puppet on a String” is an idiomatic phrase describing a person who is being controlled or manipulated by someone else, often without realizing it. It evokes the image of a puppet whose movements are directed by a puppeteer via strings, symbolizing a lack of free will. The expression is commonly used in situations where an individual’s actions or decisions appear to be dictated by outside influence, highlighting themes of control, influence, and dependence within relationships or circumstances.