Meaning of 'Apron strings'
What does the saying 'Apron strings' mean?
Idiom: Apron strings
Meaning:
A man who is tied to a woman's apron strings is excessively dependent on her, especially when it is his mother's apron strings.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Clothes |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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