Examples of 'short leash' in a sentence

Meaning of "short leash"

short leash - This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone is kept under close control or surveillance, often with limited freedom or independence. It implies a strict or vigilant level of supervision or restriction
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  • A strict set of rules, or great scrutiny or oversight which limit one's freedom of action.

How to use "short leash" in a sentence

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You are on a short leash with this one.
She got that boy on a short leash.
You are on a short leash because of your methods.
Maybe we could keep him on a short leash.
We try and keep a short leash on our investments.
And consider yourselves on a very short leash.
They are on a very short leash of sympathy.
You are just trying to keep me on a short leash.
A short leash and a short fuse do not match.
You should keep him on a short leash.
A short leash for your appetite.
You have to keep them on a short leash.
Those must be kept on a short leash with a minimum of tenderness.
You must keep him on a short leash.
A short leash will keep the dog under control.

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I hear they have you on a short leash.
Keep a woman on a short leash so she knows her place.
Just have to keep them on a short leash.
On a short leash until yesterday.
His girlfriend has a short leash on him.
Short leash is deserved.
They keep their people on a short leash.
A very short leash.
You thought you had me on a short leash.
My ma kept me on a short leash and tried to push me off to work.
Tyr will keep him on a short leash.
You guys are on a short leash while we develop the target package.
Overruled but you are on a very short leash.
Use the short leash.
Family keeps her on a pretty short leash.
Put the short leash.
I am gonna keep this fella on a short leash.
You seem to be on a very short leash with your new family.
Somebody wants to keep you on a short leash.
Unfortunately she is on a short leash and can not have a run.
Lex likes to keep his women on a short leash.
And on a short leash.
But the doctors still have me on a short leash.
I would keep a short leash on him.
You think every married man is on a short leash.
They have him on a short leash over there.
I am going to keep this fellow on a short leash.
The short leash should be removed once the long line is attached.
I will keep bauer on a short leash.
Suddenly you have a very short leash pulling you back to your house.
I want that bitch put on a very short leash.
Put the short leash Back on me.
Wyms wants you on a short leash.
Short Leash started as a food truck.
She got you on a short leash.

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