apron string

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apron string

The string of an apron. Usually used in the plural with tied to indicate complete control or dominance: a grown man still tied to his mother's apron strings.

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apron string - (usually used in the plural) a cord used to tie an apron at the waist

apron - a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

cord - a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord"

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