short leash

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

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

   Their supervisors keep the workers on a short leash.

1. Keep Tom on a short leash.

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2. Tom keeps Mary on a short leash.

   ruТом держит Мэри на коротком поводке. — marafon

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3. Tom had his dog on a short leash.

   ruТом держал собаку на коротком поводке. — marafon

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4. Tom keeps his wife on a short leash.

   deTom hält seine Frau an der kurzen Leine. — mramosch

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5. My wife keeps me on a short leash.

   ruЖена держит меня на коротком поводке. — Wezel

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