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tied to his mother's apron strings tied to (one's) apron stringsControlled or dominated by one. Used especially in reference to a man controlled by a woman. I'm worried that my husband will forever be tied to his mother's apron strings—he's a grown man but still does every little thing she asks! Can you make a decision on your own, or are you tied to her apron strings?See also: apron, string, tietied to his mother's apron stringsMomma's boy. An adult male deeply attached to his mother, dating from the era when mothers (and other homemakers and housekeepers) wore aprons.See also: apron, string, tie |