apron string

ˈeɪprən strɪŋ
apron string: string used to tie an apron at the waist
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Translation of apron string into German

Noun

1.

clothing

string used to tie an apron at the waist
Schürzenschnur Bindeband Schürzenband
  • She tied the apron string tightly around her waist.Sie band die Schürzenschnur fest um ihre Taille.
2.

psychology

Datedemotional or psychological dependence on another, especially a parentDated
emotionale Abhängigkeit psychologische Abhängigkeit
  • He struggled to cut the apron strings and live independently..Er kämpfte darum, die emotionale Abhängigkeit zu durchbrechen und unabhängig zu leben
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  • apron string: string used to tie an apron at the waist
    (clothing) Schürzenschnur

Synonyms and analogies of apron string in English

n.cordtiedependencyrelianceMore synonyms

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.

Translations of "apron string" in Context ordered by category and frequency

psychologische Abhängigkeit
Schürzenband
emotionale Abhängigkeit
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apron-string hold
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