Idiom: Apron-String Hold
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How to pronounce "apron-string hold":
AU
An estate held by a man during his wife's life.
Example Sentences
1
Even though he's 30 years old, he still lives with his parents and is under their apron-string hold.
2
She's always been under her husband's apron-string hold and has never made any decisions without him.
3
The politician is known for being under his party's apron-string hold and only voting along party lines.
4
After years of being under her boss's apron-string hold, she finally decided to start her own business.
5
The young actor wants to break free from his agent's apron-string hold and take on more challenging roles.
