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词汇 apron strings
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idiomapron stringsbe tied to sb's apron strings1 used about someone who depends too much on their parents, especially their mother, for support, money, and advice about how to live life :Half of the lads are still tied to their mothers' apron strings, that's their trouble.Jenny had always lived with her parents, and at 25 was still tied to the family apron strings.2 used about a person, organization, company etc who depends too much on another person, organization, or company for money or support in their work:Too many students stay tied to their tutor's apron strings, relying on him for notes and guidance.US airlines had been tied tightly to the government's apron strings, so that when deregulation happened, only the strongest companies survived.cut/untie the apron strings: Your problem isn't your mother-in-law, it's your husband - he needs to cut the apron strings and start thinking about you.

apron strings

The extent to which someone controls, influences, or monitors someone else, especially parents in relation to their children. Mothers these days are so fussy about their kids, having to know where they are at every second of the day. They would really do well to loosen the apron strings a little, if you ask me! Sending kids to summer camps has been in decline in recent years, as parents have become less and less inclined to loosen the apron strings. Can he make a decision of his own, or is he going to stay tied to the president's apron strings?

(tied to) your mother’s, wife’s, etc. ˈapron strings

(too much under) the influence and control of somebody, especially your mother, wife, etc: The British prime minister is too apt to cling to Washington’s apron strings.
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