Correct option is B
Option
(b) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
To lead one by the nose: To control someone completely and make them do whatever one wants. (पूरी तरह से नियंत्रण में रखना)
Example: The dictator
led the citizens
by the nose, suppressing all opposition.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
·
Pull the strings – To control something from behind the scenes.
·
Wrap someone around your finger – To have full control over someone.