be on a short leash

To be strictly controlled (by someone); to not be allowed very much independence or autonomy. George has been on a short leash with his husband ever since he gambled away their life savings at a poker match. Everyone feels like they're on a short leash at the office ever since that new manager took over.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Atlee	['ætli]
Bulut	-	Turkish
Antun	-	Croatian
Flynn	FLIN	English (Rare)
Pherick	-	Manx
Kato	-	Eastern African, Ganda