Olenek
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Hi everybody,
Idioms "To keep/ have someone on a short/ tight leash/ string" and "To keep a tight rein on someone" mean to control someone's activity completely.
Which of them is more common in your country?
Or do you use other idioms with the same sense?
Many Thanks for all your answers! :up:
Idioms "To keep/ have someone on a short/ tight leash/ string" and "To keep a tight rein on someone" mean to control someone's activity completely.
Which of them is more common in your country?
Or do you use other idioms with the same sense?
Many Thanks for all your answers! :up: