词汇 | draw in the rein |
释义 | (redirected from draw in the rein)draw in the reins1. Literally, to pull in the reins of a bridled animal, especially a horse, to slow it down or bring it to a stop. Mary drew in the reins as she approached town, bringing her horse to a saunter. 2. By extension, to slow something down or bring it to a stop. During the economic boom, our company was making as many risky investments as we could find. Luckily, our CEO had the sense to draw in the reins on such recklessness before the economy crashed. draw in the reinsCome to a halt, back down. For example, During a recession, many businesses are forced to draw in the reins on expansion. This expression transfers the means of stopping a horse to other kinds of restraint. draw in the reins1. To slow down or stop a horse or other animal by putting pressure on the reins. 2. To restrain or control. draw rein To stop a horse, for example, by pulling on the reins. |
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