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cut the apron strings, cut ties of your child (adult) and let them live independently without mothering/controlling them.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt means to leave home and live on your own. "Tied to your apron strings" means you are hanging onto your mother.
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What is the origin of tied to her apron strings?
to be under somebody's control. More specifically, it makes more of a reference to a son being unusually attached to ones mother, in later years and reference to the apron, the protective clothing device used in the kitchen to protect against food splatter during food preparation, where one can expect to find ones mother. To "cut the apron strings" is to separate from your mother, or parents. To cut emotional, financial and other types of support from parents. "He is 20 years old and doesn't work or go to school. It is time to cut the apron strings and tell him to leave his parents house"
What does the idiom spread your wings mean?
It means to go out into the world and experience life on your own without being tied to your mother's apron strings.
What meaning of khim?
The khim is a dulcimer from Thailand and Cambodia. It is wooden and shaped like a trapezoid, and has bass strings laid across the instrument. There are a total of 42 strings.
What is another word for apron?
pinafore is another word for apron.
What is a sentence using the word apron?
The apron of this table should be replaced.
What has the author Nicola Linfield written?
Nicola Linfield has written: 'Cut the apron strings'
What is the origin of tied to her apron strings?
to be under somebody's control. More specifically, it makes more of a reference to a son being unusually attached to ones mother, in later years and reference to the apron, the protective clothing device used in the kitchen to protect against food splatter during food preparation, where one can expect to find ones mother. To "cut the apron strings" is to separate from your mother, or parents. To cut emotional, financial and other types of support from parents. "He is 20 years old and doesn't work or go to school. It is time to cut the apron strings and tell him to leave his parents house"
What are the ratings and certificates for Apron Strings - 2008?
Apron Strings - 2008 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M New Zealand:M
What are the release dates for Tied to Her Apron Strings - 1904?
Tied to Her Apron Strings - 1904 was released on: USA: January 1904
What are the release dates for Lassie - 1954 Apron Strings 7-17?
Lassie - 1954 Apron Strings 7-17 was released on: USA: 8 January 1961
What are the release dates for Ma's Apron Strings - 1913?
Ma's Apron Strings - 1913 was released on: USA: 21 January 1913 UK: 26 April 1913
What is an apron string?
An apron string is either of the pair of strings or narrow sewn cloth strips used to fasten an apron around the wearer's waist.
What are the ratings and certificates for Private Practice - 2007 Apron Strings 6-6?
Private Practice - 2007 Apron Strings 6-6 is rated/received certificates of: Netherlands:12
What are the release dates for The Real McCoys - 1957 Grampa Apron Strings 6-23?
The Real McCoys - 1957 Grampa Apron Strings 6-23 was released on: USA: 3 March 1963
What has the author Dorrance Davis written?
Dorrance Davis has written: 'Apron strings'
What are the release dates for Dog the Bounty Hunter - 2003 Cutting the Apron Strings 8-14?
Dog the Bounty Hunter - 2003 Cutting the Apron Strings 8-14 was released on: USA: 21 March 2012
What actors and actresses appeared in Cutting the Apron Strings - 2011?
The cast of Cutting the Apron Strings - 2011 includes: Charleene Closshey as Jill Jennifer Cortese as Alexi Josh Covitt as Joey Deborah Cresswell as Mona J Ferguson as Delivery Man
