be kept on a short leash

To be strictly controlled (by someone); to not be allowed very much independence or autonomy. George has been kept on a short 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 short leash ever since that new manager took over.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Gianpaolo	jahn-POW-lo	Italian
Alpin	-	Scottish
Azar	-	Persian
Rino	-	Italian
Isocrates	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Phyllida	FIL-i-də	English (Rare)