be on a tight leash

To be strictly controlled (by someone); to not be allowed very much independence or autonomy. George has been on a tight leash with his husband ever since he gambled away their life savings at a poker match. Everyone feels like they're on a tight leash at the office ever since that new manager took over.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Lakisha	lə-KISH-ə	African American
Pru	PROO	English
AygÜL	-	Turkish
RadoŠ	-	Czech
Leo	['li(:)əu]
Shaniqua	shə-NEE-kwə	African American (Modern)