1. be a copycat:   دهن بین

imitate someone

_Mary is a copycat in her decisions.

2. be a mama's boy:   بچه ننه

be overly dependent on one's mother

_Little Mike is a mama's boy. He runs to his mother.

3. be a yes-man:   بله قربان گو

try to be liked by agreeing with everyone

_Frank is a yes-man for his boss.

4. be on one's own:  متکی به خود 

live independently of others

_ Sandy is on her own now. She got a job.

5. be tied to one's mother's apron strings:     وابسته به مادر

be overly dependent

_ Grace is still tied to her mother's apron strings.

6. cut the apron strings:   رشته های وابستگی را گسستن

sever independency from one's mother

_ Rob finally cut the apron strings and moved into his apartment.

7. have a mind of one's own:  صاحب فکر

be an independent thinker

_You have to learn to have a mind of your own.

8. lead someone by the nose:   افسار کسی را در دست داشتن

have full control of someone

_  Betty lets Bob lead her by the nose.

9. stand on one's two feet:  روی پای خود ایستادن

depend on oneself

_ Dave has learned to stand on his own two feet.

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