apron strings

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Definition von apron strings im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

apron string
A symbol of the binding of a husband or of his fortunes to domestic life or to his wife
apron string
One of the pair of strings or narrow sewn cloth strips used to fasten an apron around the wearer's waist
loosen the apron strings
To allow greater freedom (to someone); to relax control of (someone)
Apron string
cord used to tie an apron at the waist
apron string
The string of an apron. Usually used in the plural with tied to indicate complete control or dominance: a grown man still tied to his mother's apron strings
apron string
The string of an apron
mother's apron strings
symbol of security and warmth provided by a mother
tied to his mother's apron strings
momma's boy, abnormally dependent on his mother, has an Oedipal fixation
tied to the apron strings of
be attached to, cling to
apron strings

    Silbentrennung

    a·pron strings

    Türkische aussprache

    eyprın strîngz

    Aussprache

    /ˈāprən ˈstrəɴɢz/ /ˈeɪprən ˈstrɪŋz/
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