tied to somebody’s apron strings
US /taɪd tu ˈsʌm.bɑː.diz ˈeɪ.prən strɪŋz/
UK /taɪd tu ˈsʌm.bɑː.diz ˈeɪ.prən strɪŋz/
1.
to be too dependent on someone, especially one's mother
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He's still tied to his mother's apron strings, even though he's 30 years old.
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It's time for him to cut the cord and stop being tied to his mother's apron strings.