All his decisions are influenced by his mother. He's still tied to her apron strings.
English Idioms & idiomatic expressions. 2014.
apron strings — apron ,strings noun plural influence or control that someone has over you because you are afraid of making your own decisions or of not doing what they say: be tied to someone s apron strings (=be influenced or controlled by someone): Even at 25… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
(tied to) somebody's apron strings — (tied to) sb s apron strings idiom (too much under) the influence and control of sb • The British prime minister is too apt to cling to Washington s apron strings. Main entry: ↑apronidiom … Useful english dictionary
apron strings — 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 … The small dictionary of idiomes
tied to someone's apron strings — ► tied to someone s apron strings under someone s influence and control to an excessive extent. Main Entry: ↑apron … English terms dictionary
tied to a woman's apron-strings — Ruled by and dependent on a woman (esp one s wife or mother) • • • Main Entry: ↑apron … Useful english dictionary
tied to your mother's apron strings — 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 … The small dictionary of idiomes
apron strings — 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. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** If one person is tied to another s apron strings, they remain dependent at… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
tied to someone's apron strings — idi tied to someone s apron strings, dependent on or dominated by the other person: tied to his mother s apron strings[/ex] … From formal English to slang
apron strings — UK / US noun [plural] influence or control that someone has over you because you are afraid of making your own decisions or of not doing what they say be tied to someone s apron strings (= be influenced or controlled by someone): Even at 25 Jenny … English dictionary
apron strings — 1. the strings on an apron, used for securing it around one s person. 2. tie to someone s apron strings, to make or be dependent on or dominated by someone: He has never married because he s tied to his mother s apron strings. [1535 45] * * * … Universalium
