hang on (one's) sleeve



hang on (one's) sleeve

To be totally reliant on someone else. You're 30 years old, so stop hanging on your mother's sleeve and get a job already! I know my kids are too young to be self-sufficient, but sometimes I just need a night without anyone hanging on my sleeve.
See also: hang, on, sleeve

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JoolsJOOLZEnglish
Launo-Finnish (Rare)
Lycurgus-Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Katrina[kə'tri:nə]
EastonEES-tənEnglish (Modern)
Emmitt['emit]