tight laced
/ˈtaɪt leɪst/
adjective
- Having very strict or traditional moral beliefs; not willing to accept new or different ideas or behaviors.
- Some people think the town is too tight-laced because there are no late-night activities.
- Her tight-laced parents did not approve of her wearing jeans to school.
- The old professor had a tight-laced attitude and refused to change his teaching methods.
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