short leash

A phrase that highlights one's lack of independence or autonomy due to being strongly controlled by another. George has been on a short leash with his husband ever since he gambled away their life savings at a poker match. Everyone feels like they're on a short leash at the office ever since that new manager took over.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Lyudmila	lyood-MEE-lah (Russian)	Russian, Bulgarian, Medieval Slavic
MÔNica	-	Portuguese
Athina	-	Greek
Madelyn	MAD-ə-lin	English
Quintinus	-	Ancient Roman
Goddard	GAHD-ərd	English (Rare)