cramp someone's style

成語所屬單字style

cramp someone's style — 慣用語

1. to prevent someone from behaving freely or naturally in the way they would like,

1.慣用語
釋義

妨礙某人自由行事;讓某人不自在

to prevent someone from behaving freely or naturally in the way they would like, usually by being too strict, close, or controlling.

例句

Having her parents at the party really cramped Élise's style.

The strict dress code at the office cramped everyone's style during summer.