loosen the apron strings: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • To reduce a person's dependency on their mother or family and become more independent in behavior, decisions, or living arrangements.
  • To lessen parental control or influence so that someone attains greater autonomy.

  Examples

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  • At 18, Lisa decided it was time to loosen the apron strings and move out on her own.

    A los 18 años, Lisa decidió que era hora de independizarse y dejar el hogar familiar.

  • Parents often find it hard to loosen the apron strings when their children go to college.

    A los padres a menudo les cuesta aflojar el control cuando sus hijos van a la universidad.

  • He slowly loosened the apron strings and started making decisions without consulting his mother.

    Poco a poco, comenzó a independizarse y a tomar decisiones sin consultar a su madre.

  • If you want to grow up, you need to loosen the apron strings and learn to handle things yourself.

    Si quieres madurar, necesitas independizarte y aprender a manejar las cosas por ti mismo.