to keep somebody or something on a short leash
Pronunciation
/kˈiːp ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ˌɑːn ɐ ʃˈɔːɹt lˈiːʃ/
[keep] {sb/sth} on a short lead

Định nghĩa và ý nghĩa của "keep somebody or something on a short leash"trong tiếng Anh

to keep somebody or something on a short leash
01

to control someone or something closely and give them very little freedom 

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thành ngữ
Các ví dụ
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 

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Các ví dụ
The dog must be kept on a short leash near the road. 
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