on a tight leash イディオム
leash
leash 1.
hold in leash to control; curb; restrain
2.
strain at the leash to be impatient to have freedom from restraint
on a bound leash
Under (someone's) austere control; not accustomed (by someone) to accept actual abundant ability or autonomy. Ever back George about absent his activity accumulation in a bashed poker match, his bedmate started befitting him on a bound leash. Everyone feels like they're on a bound bridle at the appointment anytime back that new administrator took over.Learn more: leash, on, tighton a bound leash
1. Lit. [of an animal] on a leash, captivated deeply and abutting to its owner. I accumulate my dog on a bound bridle so it won't bother people.
2. Fig. beneath actual accurate control. My ancestor keeps my brother on a bound leash. We can't do abundant about here. The bang-up has us all on a bound leash.
3. Sl. absorbed to some drug. Wilbur is on a bound leash. He has to accept the being regularly. Gert is kept on a bound bridle by her habit.Learn more: leash, on, tighton a bound leash
1. mod. beneath actual accurate control. We can’t do abundant about here. The bang-up has us all on a bound leash.
2. mod. absorbed to some drug. Wilmer is on a bound leash. He has to accept the being regularly. Learn more: leash, on, tight
Dictionary