apron string
The term "apron string" has both a literal meaning related to clothing and a figurative meaning indicating dependency or control.
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Definition
A2Clothing
(general)A cord or strip of fabric used to secure an apron around the waist.
B2Idiom
(figurative, informal)Represents a strong dependency on or control by someone, often a parent.
Example
- Even as an adult, he remained tied to his mother's apron strings.
Similar
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