(idiomatic) To allow one to function unhindered, or without further overbearing oversight.

Possessive case of somebody.

Contraction of somebody is. / Contraction of somebody has.

(idiomatic) To follow or supervise someone too closely, causing discomfort for that person.

(idiomatic) Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.

(idiomatic) To admonish or berate; to speak angrily at somebody.

(idiomatic) To make things worse for someone who is going through a difficult time.

(idiomatic) Doing something mischievous or scheming.

(idiomatic) A persistent annoyance.

Synonym of lead someone up the garden path