Alternative form of putty in someone's hands

(idiomatic, of a person) One who is readily manipulated or controlled by another person; a puppet.

(idiomatic) To frighten, dismay, or excite someone thoroughly. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see curl, someone's, hair.

(idiomatic) To be prepared and willing to support or defend someone.

(idiomatic, informal) To save someone's life. / To prevent an undesirable occurrence.

(idiomatic) To rescue (or save) someone from further harm.

(idiomatic) To save someone from embarrassment.

To celebrate a person's death or downfall triumphantly.

(UK, vulgar, slang) To annoy or irritate.

simple past tense and past participle of settle someone's hash