Meaning of 'Tied to your mother's apron strings'
What does the saying 'Tied to your mother's apron strings' mean?
Idiom: Tied to your mother's apron strings
Meaning:
Describes a child (often a boy) who is so used to his mother's care that he (or she) cannot do anything on his (or her) own.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Men & women |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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