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"
Tied to her apron strings is a phrase which originates from the North of England.
cut the apron strings, cut ties of your child (adult) and let them live independently without mothering/controlling them.
It means to go out into the world and experience life on your own without being tied to your mother's apron strings.
The ​spending of ​money by a ​family, ​company, or ​country.ExampleA ​recent ​survey ​showed that in 62 ​percent of ​families, women ​control the purse ​strings.
pinafore is another word for apron.
The apron of this table should be replaced.
Tied to Her Apron Strings - 1904 was released on: USA: January 1904
cut the apron strings, cut ties of your child (adult) and let them live independently without mothering/controlling them.
It means to go out into the world and experience life on your own without being tied to your mother's apron strings.
Apron Strings - 2008 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M New Zealand:M
Lassie - 1954 Apron Strings 7-17 was released on: USA: 8 January 1961
Ma's Apron Strings - 1913 was released on: USA: 21 January 1913 UK: 26 April 1913
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.
Private Practice - 2007 Apron Strings 6-6 is rated/received certificates of: Netherlands:12
The Real McCoys - 1957 Grampa Apron Strings 6-23 was released on: USA: 3 March 1963
Dorrance Davis has written: 'Apron strings'
Dog the Bounty Hunter - 2003 Cutting the Apron Strings 8-14 was released on: USA: 21 March 2012
they tied knots on strings