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
Aylmer	['eimə]
Hildebert	HIL-de-bert	German
Fritjof	FRIT-shof (Swedish), FRIT-yof (Swedish)	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Albina	[æl'bainə]
Torleif	-	Norwegian
Amelia	[ə'mi:ljə]