Idiom
short leash
Meaning
A strict set of rules, or great scrutiny or oversight which limit one's freedom of action.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“My boss keeps me on a short leash.”
“The new manager keeps the team on a short leash, requiring approval for every small decision.”
“Despite his years of experience, the board kept the executive on a short leash, demanding detailed reports on every minor expenditure.”
Examples
simple
“My boss keeps me on a short leash.”
contextual
“The new manager keeps the team on a short leash, requiring approval for every small decision.”
complex
“Despite his years of experience, the board kept the executive on a short leash, demanding detailed reports on every minor expenditure.”
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