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idiomtake (up) the reins(also take over the reins)to take control of a country or organization:The military government had taken over the reins after a period of unrest, and was determined to keep control.When Harry came back to work after his illness, he did not take up the reins again, but took an advisory position.Note Reins are long narrow bands of leather that are fastened around a horse's head to control it. The expression 'the reins' can be used in various ways to mean control over a country or organizationThe Socialists are hanging on to the reins of government, and do not care if they ruin the country in the process.Stevens had no intention of letting Personnel, or anyone else, take the reins out of his hands.
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