The phrase
"tight leash" means having very strict control or a strong hold over someone or something.
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Sentences with «tight leash»
- The state has given the charter schools full autonomy over curriculum, hiring and firing and budgets, while keeping its traditional schools on a much tighter leash. (wacharterschools.org)
- If your finances are on a very tight leash then instead of settling for dog training collars that can cause permanent harm to your dog, you should opt for a used dog training collar to remain within a tight budget. (trainingcollar.com)
- The institution keeps a fairly tight leash on its deputy governors, preferring to let Poloz set the tone. (canadianbusiness.com)
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