short leash

To keep control over somebodys activities.

Edward always has to gext his girlfriend where he's going. She's keeping him on a short leash.

by entwinedways February 13, 2020

keep on a short leash

to keep someone under close control.

They better keep that bastard on a short leash from now on. (example of keep on a short leash)

by The Return of Light Joker January 25, 2011

Shot-Lash

The feeling you get throughout your head when you drink liquor and you face squeezes up like it does when you eat something sour.

Look at his face, Gilbey's will give you bad shot-lash.

by Sam G from the D April 14, 2011