To keep a tighter leash on you
Posted by ESC on September 11, 2004
In Reply to: To keep a tighter leash on you posted by David FG 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
Example: parents requiring their children to be home by a certain time.