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
Aminah (2)	-	Arabic
Antony	AN-tə-nee	English
Aston	AS-tən	English (Rare)
Yaqub	-	Arabic
Maxine	mak-SEEN	English
Lili	-	German, French, Hungarian