loosen the apron strings
/ˈluːsn̩ ðə ˈeɪ.pɹən stɹɪŋz/
to allow a child to act more independently
“His mother finally decided to loosen the apron strings.”Add to my deck
/ˈluːsn̩ ðə ˈeɪ.pɹən stɹɪŋz/
to allow a child to act more independently
“His mother finally decided to loosen the apron strings.”Add to my deck