apron string

ˈeɪprən strɪŋ
apron string: string used to tie an apron at the waist
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Translation of apron string from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

clothing

string used to tie an apron at the waist
schortkoord schortlint
  • She tied the apron string tightly around her waist.Ze bond het schortkoord stevig om haar taille.
2.

psychology

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emotional or psychological dependence on another, especially a parent
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emotionele afhankelijkheid psychologische afhankelijkheid
  • He struggled to cut the apron strings and live independently.Hij worstelde om de emotionele afhankelijkheid te doorbreken en zelfstandig te leven.
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  • apron string: string used to tie an apron at the waist
    (clothing) schortkoord

Synonyms and analogies of apron string in English

Examples of apron string in a sentence

  • She replaced the worn apron string with a new one.
  • She finally cut the apron strings and moved out.
  • His apron string dependence was evident in every decision he made.

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emotionele afhankelijkheid
psychologische afhankelijkheid
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