Ara
to keep somebody or something on a short leash
/kˈiːp ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ˌɑːn ɐ ʃˈɔːɹt lˈiːʃ/
[keep] {sb/sth} on a short lead
to keep somebody or something on a short leash
01
to control someone or something closely and give them very little freedom
DialectAmerican
Americandeyim
Örnekler
The manager keeps new employees on a short leash until they understand the rules.
02
to hold or control an animal with a short lead so it cannot move far away
DialectAmerican
AmericanÖrnekler
The dog must be kept on a short leash near the road.
LanGeek
