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gen. restrain; rein; keep a tight rein; keep a tight rein on (строго контролировать, кого-либо); keep in check (Anglophile); keep in line (строгости Interex); tighten the reins; keep a lid on (Alex Lilo); keep someone on a tight rein; lead by the nose (Stregoy); ride on the snaffle (кого-либо Anglophile); rein in (В.И.Макаров)
amer. keep someone on a short leash (He doesn't go out with the lads so much these days. Michelle keeps him on a short leash. Val_Ships)
fig. hold in leash
idiom. keep someone quiescent (Abysslooker)
inf. hold at bay (Baihu); have in check (4uzhoj)
Makarov. have in leash; keep in leash; keep a tight rein on (someone – кого-либо); rein back
proverb handle without gloves; handle without mittens
psychol. hold in check (Andrey Truhachev); restrain in check (Andrey Truhachev); curb (Andrey Truhachev)
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gen. keep in his place; ride on the snaffle; have a cinch on; keep on a tight leash (Cole_World)
Makarov. keep someone in order
proverb keep a firm hand on (someone)
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Makarov. keep someone in check
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