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on a tight leash on a tight leashUnder (someone's) strict control; not allowed (by someone) to have 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 tight leash. Everyone feels like they're on a tight leash at the office ever since that new manager took over.See also: leash, on, tighton a tight leash 1. Lit. [of an animal] on a leash, held tightly and close to its owner. I keep my dog on a tight leash so it won't bother people. 2. Fig. under very careful control. My father keeps my brother on a tight leash. We can't do much around here. The boss has us all on a tight leash. 3. Sl. addicted to some drug. Wilbur is on a tight leash. He has to have the stuff regularly. Gert is kept on a tight leash by her habit.See also: leash, on, tighton a tight leash1. mod. under very careful control. We can’t do much around here. The boss has us all on a tight leash. 2. mod. addicted to some drug. Wilmer is on a tight leash. He has to have the stuff regularly. See also: leash, on, tight |