- take up the reins
- Take up the reins(UK) If you take up the reins, you assume control of something- an organisation, company, country, etc.('Take over the reins' is also used.)
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take up the reins
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take over the reins — to begin controlling an organization or a country. She offered good advice to the new Speaker as he took over the reins of leadership in the House of Representatives. Etymology: based on the idea that the person who handles the reins (= straps)… … New idioms dictionary
take over the reins — to take control of something, especially an organization or a country. He took up the reins of government immediately after the coup. (often + of) … New idioms dictionary
take up the reins — to take control of something, especially an organization or a country. He took up the reins of government immediately after the coup. (often + of) … New idioms dictionary
the reins — [plural] ► power and control of a business or other activity: »These are the councillors who hold the reins of power. »He handed the reins to his successor. »I am retiring, and someone else can take over the reins. Main Entry: ↑rein … Financial and business terms
the reins — To take control ● rein … Useful english dictionary
take the reins — seize the reins of government, reign … English contemporary dictionary
To take the reins — Rein Rein (r?n), n. [F. r[^e]ne, fr. (assumed) LL. retina, fr. L. retinere to hold back. See {Retain}.] 1. The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse. [1913 Webster] This… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
The Tonight Show — infobox television show name = The Tonight Show caption = First Lady Laura Bush and Jay Leno. rating = TV 14 format = Talk show, Variety show runtime = varies creator = Sylvester L. Weaver Jr. starring = Jay Leno (1992 ndash; present) Johnny… … Wikipedia
take the reins — verb To assume charge or control … Wiktionary
The Byzantine Empire — The Byzantine Empire † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Byzantine Empire The ancient Roman Empire having been divided into two parts, an Eastern and a Western, the Eastern remained subject to successors of Constantine, whose capital was at … Catholic encyclopedia
