Meaning of short leash | Babel Free

Definitions

A strict set of rules, or great scrutiny or oversight which limit one's freedom of action.

idiomatic

Examples

“The employee was put on probation after her latest mistakes and given a short leash.”

“Their supervisors keep the workers on a short leash.”

“That's Don Pianta's daughter, Francesca. She's head-over-heels for Frankie. Seems like she's got Frankie on a pretty short leash, but... Hey they're happy, right?”

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