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
Ortwin	AWRT-veen (German)	German, Ancient Germanic
Lilias	-	Scottish
Kasimir	KAH-zee-meer	German
Ackery	['ækəri]
Raimondo	rie-MON-do	Italian
Cherry	['tʃeri:]