How to Pronounce "on a tight leash"
expression
ON-uh-TYTE-leesh
ON-uh-TYTE-leesh
Definition
If someone is "on a tight leash," they are being very closely controlled or strictly supervised, with little freedom to act independently.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtaɪt/ /ˈɫiʃ
British English
ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /tˈaɪt/ /lˈiːʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON-uh-TYTE-leesh
UK
ON-uh-TYTE-leesh
Listen in Context
My parents kept me on a tight leash when I was younger.
The new boss keeps everyone on a tight leash at work.
She was on a tight leash after missing her curfew.
Ever since the project failed, management has kept the whole team on a tight leash.