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41relax the reins — loosen/relax the reins tighten the reins to start to control something or someone more carefully. The Government has relaxed the reins on wage control to boost consumer spending. (often + on) …
42take 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.) …
43Maladie polykystique des reins — ● Maladie polykystique des reins maladie héréditaire caractérisée par la présence de nombreux kystes dans le cortex (partie périphérique) des deux reins, compromettant à plus ou moins long terme leur bon fonctionnement …
44hold the reins — ► to be in control of something: »He currently holds the reins at one of the fastest growing mobile communications businesses in the country. Main Entry: ↑hold …
45hand over the reins — to allow someone else to control something you controlled previously, especially an organization or a country. Company chiefs are often reluctant to hand over the reins of power to younger people. I built up the business, but I handed over the… …
46take 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)… …
47pull in the reins — When you pull in the reins, you slow down or stop something that has been a bit out of control …
48leading reins — or leading strings plural noun (US) 1. Children s walking reins 2. Vexatious care or custody • • • Main Entry: ↑lead …
49To 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… …
50Saint-Vincent-de-Reins — is a village and commune of the Rhône department of central eastern France.ee alsoCommunes of the Rhône department …
