A/the creature of somebody
noun phrase
Someone who is controlled or influenced by another person.
He had become a creature of the underworld, doing its leader's bidding.
Often appears as...
- creature of habit
- creature of the night
Usage tips
Formal
Idiomatic
noun phrase
A being that depends on, exists because of, or is a creation of someone.
The new software is truly a creature of our design team.
Often appears as...
- creature of invention
- creature of imagination
Usage tips
Technical
noun phrase
A person that has been transformed or changed by someone else's influence.
Under his guidance, she has became a creature of confidence and strength.
Often appears as...
- creature of confidence
- creature of positivity
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun phrase
Someone who is controlled or influenced by another person.
He had become a creature of the underworld, doing its leader's bidding.
Often appears as...
- creature of habit
- creature of the night
Usage tips
Formal
Idiomatic
noun phrase
A being that depends on, exists because of, or is a creation of someone.
The new software is truly a creature of our design team.
Often appears as...
- creature of invention
- creature of imagination
Usage tips
Technical
noun phrase
A person that has been transformed or changed by someone else's influence.
Under his guidance, she has became a creature of confidence and strength.
Often appears as...
- creature of confidence
- creature of positivity
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Influence Indicator
Shows someone's strong influence on another, often resulting in a lack of personal autonomy.
Tom is a creature of his boss, rarely making decisions without approval.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive or Negative
Can imply a negative condition of subjugation or a positive sense of mentorship.
As a creature of the great mentor, she thrived in her career.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
This phrase is figurative, not suggesting someone is an actual creature.
Despite his rough appearance, Mark isn't really a creature of the streets.
Pro Tip 1/3Influence Indicator
Shows someone's strong influence on another, often resulting in a lack of personal autonomy.
Tom is a creature of his boss, rarely making decisions without approval.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive or Negative
Can imply a negative condition of subjugation or a positive sense of mentorship.
As a creature of the great mentor, she thrived in her career.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
This phrase is figurative, not suggesting someone is an actual creature.
Despite his rough appearance, Mark isn't really a creature of the streets.
Pro Tip 1/3Influence Indicator
Shows someone's strong influence on another, often resulting in a lack of personal autonomy.
Tom is a creature of his boss, rarely making decisions without approval.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive or Negative
Can imply a negative condition of subjugation or a positive sense of mentorship.
As a creature of the great mentor, she thrived in her career.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
This phrase is figurative, not suggesting someone is an actual creature.
Despite his rough appearance, Mark isn't really a creature of the streets.
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