ограничить свободу действий(He doesn't go out with the lads so much these days because his wife keeps him on a short leash. Val_Ships); держать под постоянным контролем(They better keep that bastard on a short leash from now on. Val_Ships); держать на коротком поводке(have/keep (someone) on a short/tight leash – to have a lot of control over someone's behaviour and allow them very little freedom to do what they want: He doesn't go out with the lads so much these days. Michelle keeps him on a tight leash Taras)
