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idiombe 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.
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