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on a tight leash

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on a tight leash

 

1. Lit. [of an animal] on a leash, held tightly and close to its owner. I keep my dog on a tight leash so it won't bother people.

2. Fig. under very careful control. My father keeps my brother on a tight leash. We can't do much around here. The boss has us all on a tight leash.

3. Sl. addicted to some drug. Wilbur is on a tight leash. He has to have the stuff regularly. Gert is kept on a tight leash by her habit.

See also: leash, on, tight

on a tight leash

1. mod. under very careful control. We can’t do much around here. The boss has us all on a tight leash.

2. mod. addicted to some drug. Wilmer is on a tight leash. He has to have the stuff regularly.

See also: leash, on, tight