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tied to one's apron strings
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(of a grown adult) excessively dependent on or controlled by someone else, usually a parent or a partne
Idiom
Example
Despite being an adult, he is still tied to his mother's apron strings, seeking her approval for every decision.
The CEO's micromanagement style keeps the employees tightly tied to her apron strings, stifling their creativity and autonomy.
