change up
To alter or switch something, especially from a usual method or proceedings. In this usage, change it up is commonly used.
I've had this haircut for awhile now, so I think it's time to change it up.
You should change up your material so people don't get bored with it.
To change to a higher gear while driving.
You'll probably need to change up once you get on the highway.
To pitch a ball at less than full speed in baseball. Usually used with on.
John pitched a ball that was very fast and the batter missed it. Then he changed up on the next pitch and the batter was badly fooled.
cling to one's mother's apron strings
tied to one's mother's apron strings
tied to one's wife's apron strings
tied to somebody's apron strings
hang on to one's mother's apron strings
let go of one's mother's apron strings
Not independent of your mother; not able to do anything without asking your mother.
Быть зависимым от матери или кого-то еще в возрасте, когда уже надо быть самостоятельным.
All his decisions are influenced by his mother. He's still tied to her apron strings.
На все его решения влияет его мама, он все еще держится за ее юбку.
Even after he grew up he was still tied to his mother's apron strings.
George never comes out with the rest of us - he's tied to his wife's apron strings.
Джордж никогда не ходит с остальными отдыхать – он подкаблучник.
give one enough rope and he will hang himself
Give a bad person enough time and freedom to do as he pleases, and he may make a bad mistake or get into trouble and be caught. A proverb. Often used in a short form, give one enough rope.
Johnny is always stealing and hasn't been caught. But give him enough rope and he'll hang himself.
Mother didn't know who robbed the cookie jar, but she thought she could catch him if she gave him enough rope.