词汇 | keep on a short leash |
释义 | Idiom keep on a short leashhave/keep (someone) on a short/tight leash to have a lot of control over someone's behaviour and allow them very little freedom to do what they want.He doesn't go out with the lads so much these days. Michelle keeps him on a tight leash. keep (someone) on a short leashTo maintain strict or tight control over someone; to not allow someone very much independence or autonomy. Ever since George nearly lost his life savings in a drunken poker match, his husband started keeping him on a short leash. The boss has kept her assistant on a short leash ever since she hired her. |
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