Apron
41apron strings — A man who is tied to a woman s apron strings is excessively dependent on her, especially when it is his mother s apron strings …
42Apron man — A pron man A man who wears an apron; a laboring man; a mechanic. [Obs.] Shak. [1913 Webster] …
43apron string — noun (usually used in the plural) a cord used to tie an apron at the waist • Hypernyms: ↑cord • Part Holonyms: ↑apron * * * noun : the string of an apron usually used in plural as a symbol of complete dependence on or domineering control by a… …
44Apron stage — The apron is any part of the stage that extends past the proscenium arch and into the audience or seating area.Most stages edges are curved slightly outward providing a very small apron. Some have a large playing space protruding into the… …
45apron strings — A man who is tied to a woman s apron strings is excessively dependent on her, especially when it is his mother s apron strings. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** If one person is tied to another s apron strings, they remain dependent at… …
46Apron du Rhône — Zingel asper Zingel asper …
47apron strings — 1. the strings on an apron, used for securing it around one s person. 2. 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. [1535 45] * * * …
48apron strings — 1. the strings on an apron, used for securing it around one s person. 2. 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. [1535 45] …
49apron string — noun Date: 1542 the string of an apron usually used in plural as a symbol of dominance or complete control < though 40 years old he was still tied to his mother s apron strings > …
50apron strings — UK / US noun [plural] influence or control that someone has over you because you are afraid of making your own decisions or of not doing what they say be tied to someone s apron strings (= be influenced or controlled by someone): Even at 25 Jenny …
