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
Fotis	-	Greek
Delara	-	Persian
Babak	-	Persian, Ancient Persian
Royston	ROIS-tən	English (Rare)
Crescencia	-	Spanish
Boudicca	BOO-di-kə (English)	Ancient Celtic