apron string

n. The string of an apron. Usually used in the plural with tied to indicate complete control or dominance: a grown man still tied to his mother's apron strings.

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Noun

apron string - (usually used in the plural) a cord used to tie an apron at the waistapron - a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothingcord - a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord"

apron string

figurative That which binds a woman to her husband or child. The phrase likely alludes to "apron-string tenure," a 17th century law by which a husband could control his wife's property (and her family's) during her lifetime. Often used in the phrase "tied to (one's) apron string(s)." I can't believe how much Michael is tied to his mother's apron string! That's the only explanation for him still living at home at age 40!See also: apron, string

apron string

Related to apron string: Apron shoulder straps

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Words related to apron string

noun (usually used in the plural) a cord used to tie an apron at the waist

Related Words

apron
cord

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