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helicopter parent

Idiom Family

Meaning

a parent who is overly involved in their child’s life

Example Sentences

"She’s a bit of a helicopter parent, always watching over her kids."

Related Expressions

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past one's prime; no longer young or at peak performance

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someone who acts independently and ignores rules

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to be in a position of control or leadership

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don’t worry about minor or unimportant things

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to mark the beginning and end of something