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Idiom: Loosen The Apron Strings

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To allow greater freedom (to someone); to relax control of (someone).

Example Sentences

1
It's time for you to loosen the apron strings and let your children make their own decisions.
2
She finally decided to loosen the apron strings and allow her teenage son to manage his own finances.
3
After years of being overprotective, the parents finally decided to loosen the apron strings and allow their daughter to study abroad.
4
The boss needs to loosen the apron strings a bit and let his employees take more responsibility.
5
As the children grow older, it's important for parents to slowly loosen the apron strings and give them more independence.

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