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tie up | |||
keep on a short leash (He doesn't go out with the lads so much these days because his wife keeps him on a short leash. Val_Ships) | |||
clip someone's wings (кого-либо) | |||
restrict the liberty of action | |||
limit the discretion (A.Rezvov); reduce the discretion (относительно должностных лиц, органов власти и т.п. A.Rezvov) |