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
Anaru	-	Maori
Rufus	['ru:fəs]
Elysia	-	Various
Mirinda	mee-REEN-dah	Esperanto
Rihard	-	Slovene
Germana	-	Italian, Ancient Roman