be kept on a tight leash



be kept on a tight leash

To be strictly controlled (by someone); to not be allowed very much independence or autonomy. George has been kept on a tight leash by his husband ever since he gambled away their life savings at a poker match. Everyone feels like they've been kept on a tight leash ever since that new manager took over.
See also: kept, leash, on, tight

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Samad-Arabic
EmelyEM-ə-leeEnglish (Modern)
Summer['sʌmə]
Marianus-Ancient Roman
HazelHAY-zəlEnglish
MargaretMAHR-grit, MAHR-gə-ritEnglish