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rein in |
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rein someone or something in to bring someone or something under control; to slow down someone or something. Fred is getting out of hand. The boss undertook to rein him in a bit. The boss is trying to rein in Jane's enthusiasm. See also: rein rein in somebody/something also rein somebody/something in to control someone or something We should rein in our spending, balance our budget, and stop borrowing. Critics say they have run the company as a personal kingdom, pocketing the profits and ignoring anyone who tried to rein them in. See also: rein How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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said Sam, putting Haley's rein in his hand, and holding his stirrup, while Andy was untying the other two horses. The carriage stopped as soon as the driver could rein in his horses, and the same voice called to me by my name. However this may be, it is certain that when the general mounted again he was still talking earnestly to Murray; and that as he walked his horse slowly down the road towards the river, the tall Ulsterman still walked by his bridle rein in earnest debate. |
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