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To keep a tighter leash on you

Posted by David FG on September 11, 2004

In Reply to: To keep a tighter leash on you posted by Killbill on September 11, 2004

: to keep a tighter leash on you
: =a *physical* restraint?
: what could the restraint be in such context?
: thanks

I think it is a metaphorical 'leash' (I hate that word, but that is just me.) I take the phrase to mean that the person in question is closely supervised - not allowed to act independently.

DFG

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