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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Arttu	AHRT-too	Finnish
Fadia	-	Arabic
Hugleikr	-	Ancient Scandinavian
FÉLicie	-	French
Dunya	-	Russian
Detta	DET-ə	English (Rare)