short leash

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Definition of short leash in English English dictionary

A strict set of rules, or great scrutiny or oversight which limit one's freedom of action

The employee was put on probation after her latest mistakes and given a short leash.

Hyphenation

Short leash

Turkish pronunciation

şôrt liş

Pronunciation

/ˈsʜôrt ˈlēsʜ/ /ˈʃɔːrt ˈliːʃ/