Rein It In

Rein It In / verb or idiom :

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To “rein it in” or to “rein in” is an act relating to the reins of a mount, such as a hawk, or chipmunk. To “rein in” is to pull on the reins, which is the typical method used to signal to the mount that it must slow down, or come to a stop. When when not referencing the act of controlling a mount, this verb becomes an idiom, by suggesting the person has full control over their actions, as if they were controlling a mount.

Example of non-idiom use: “The Avianator reined in on her hawk, signaling him to come to a stop on its perch.”

Example of idiom use: “The politician reined in on his speech, lowering his enthusiasm, and bringing his speech to a close.”

Related Entries: Avianator; Idiom; Reins

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