A long leash In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a long leash", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Regina Tuyen Le calendar 2021-12-24 03:12

Meaning of A long leash

Synonyms:

give someone a longer leash

A long leash noun phrase informal

A 'leash' is a long, thin length of leather or chain attached to a dog's collar to keep it under control.

Someone gives you a lot of freedom or you're not under someone else's control.

She put a lot of faith in me. She gave me a long leash and told me to figure it out on my own.

You should know that you had to give Max a long leash or he would have left you forever.

Players are no longer required to train in Washington during the offseason. That's a long leash.

Other phrases about:

let (one) have (one's) head

Give someone more freedom or allow them to do what they want

Grammar and Usage of A long leash

Noun Forms

  • long leashes
  • the long leash
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