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
HÁKon	-	Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
Anaitis	-	Persian Mythology (Hellenized)
SluaghadhÁN	-	Ancient Irish
Cade	KAYD	English
Krystine	-	English (Rare)
GertrŪDa	-	Lithuanian