apron strings

a·pron string

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-pruh n string]
- /ˈeɪ prən strɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-pruh n string]
- /ˈeɪ prən strɪŋ/

Definitions of apron strings words

phrase apron strings If you say that someone is tied to another person's apron strings, you mean that they are controlled or influenced too much by the other person. 3
idioms apron strings tie to someone's apron strings, to make or be dependent on or dominated by someone: He has never married because he's tied to his mother's apron strings. 1
noun apron strings plural of apron string. 0

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Origin of apron strings

First appearance:

before 1535

One of the 29% oldest English words

First recorded in 1535-45

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Parts of speech for Apron strings

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Apron strings

apron strings popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

apron strings usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for apron strings

noun apron strings

leash — a chain, strap, etc., for controlling or leading a dog or other animal; lead.
swaddling clothes — cloth for wrapping around a baby

All 2 Synonyms of apron strings

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