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
Pemphero	pem-PAY-ro	Southern African, Chewa
VirgÍLio	-	Portuguese
Halim	-	Arabic
Collin	['kɔlin]
Mansoor	-	Arabic
Mokosh	-	Slavic Mythology