Phrase of the Moment
tied to someone’s apron strings
1. to be dependent on someone, such as one’s mother/wife; to not be able to do anything without asking your mother/wife; strongly influenced and controlled by mother/wife.
1. You can’t be tied to your mother’s apron strings all your life.
2. Tom is still tied to his mother’s apron strings.
3. Isn’t he a little old to be tied to his mother’s apron strings?