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
Gussie	GUS-ee	English
Tyriq	tie-REEK	African American (Modern)
Jone	[dʒɔ:]
Lucasta	-	Literature
Radu	-	Romanian
Thulile	-	Southern African, Zulu