Tied to her apron strings : Phrases, Clichés, Expressions & Sayings

Tied to her apron strings

Tied to her apron strings : Phrases

Meaning:

A man who is dominated by his wife.

Example:

Sir Dennis Thatcher was tied to Margaret Thatcher's apron strings throughout the years that she was the British Prime Minister.

Origin:

In England during the 18th century, if a man married a woman with property, he didn't get title to it, but could use it while she was alive (Apron-String tenure). A man tied to his wife's apron strings was in no position to argue. Hence, the phrase came to stand for any abnormal submission to a wife or mother.

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