keep (someone) on a short leash

To maintain strict or tight control over someone; to not allow someone very much independence or autonomy. Ever since George nearly lost his life savings in a drunken poker match, his husband started keeping him on a short leash. The boss has kept her assistant on a short leash ever since she hired her.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
ÚLfr	-	Ancient Scandinavian
Juniper	JOON-ə-pər	English (Rare)
Eustorgio	-	Italian
Ruwa	-	Arabic
Black	[blæk]
&Aelig;&Thorn;Elr&Aelig;D	-	Anglo-Saxon