Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Romanian term or phrase:
a ţine din scurt
English translation:
have/keep somebody on a short/tight leash
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Simona Pop
Apr 15, 2014 21:03
10 yrs ago
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Romanian term
Romania
I take my responsibilities seriously.
Native in: Romanian 
, Hungarian
Works in: English to Romanian, Romanian to English, Hungarian to Romanian, and 1 more.
a ţine din scurt
Romanian to English
Art/Literary
Religion
O viață curată până la căsătorie era obligatorie în viziunea alor mei care mereu mă țineau foarte din scurt și îmi dictau drumul pe care să merg.
Proposed translations
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| 5 +2 | to keep on a short leash/string |
adami
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| 5 | to hold someone on a short leash |
Lorena Chirita
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Proposed translations
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to keep on a short leash/string
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Lorena Chirita
Romania
Romania
Native in Romanian
Romania
When details make a difference!
Native in: Romanian (Variant: Romania)
Works in: English to Romanian, Romanian to English
to hold someone on a short leash
Dict. Frazeologic
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