English Explanatory Dictionary

hold the reins

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be in charge, to be in control, as of a business, political organization, or other group.

Pronunciation

en-au-hold the reins.ogg

Word forms

hold the reins holds the reins holding the reins held the reins

Etymology

A metaphor, based on the usual method of controlling a horse or a team of horses.

Related words

bit between one's teeth take the reins
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