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be on a short leash

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.
See also: leash, on, short

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Athelstan-History
Fred[fred]
SheilaSHEE-ləIrish, English
Wealhm&Aelig;R-Anglo-Saxon
Hafza-Arabic
Jodocusyo-DO-kəs (Dutch)Dutch (Archaic), Ancient Celtic (Latinized)
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