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
Atsuko	ah-tsoo-ko	Japanese
Deforest	də-FAWR-əst	English
Pompilius	-	Ancient Roman
Bidane	-	Basque
Camryn	KAM-rin	English (Modern)
Lyubochka	-	Russian, Ukrainian