Examples of 'holding the reins' in a sentence
Meaning of "holding the reins"
holding the reins: This phrase is used metaphorically to describe being in control or having the power to direct or manage a situation. It signifies taking charge or being the leader in a particular context
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holding the reins
He was just holding the reins of the chariot.
I think that once Vice President Daniels is holding the reins.
Holding the reins to this company.
The rest are just holding the reins.
The man holding the reins gave the order to move on.
Something else was holding the reins.
He insisted on holding the reins himself, even though he said they were very heavy.
It 's a shame that you are not holding the reins.
I have been holding the reins on this trip, you see.
A real driver ; other people are but holding the reins.
Tightening the budget and holding the reins are the basics of governing.
You know… there really is no substitute for holding the reins.
Brahma was holding the reins.
Honey, you are really starting to take control … and literally holding the reins.
The mindset of those holding the reins of power.
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My mother has always been very controlling, she has always enjoyed holding the reins.
He is riding his horse while holding the reins in his left hand.
The business is not his . but it appears the wife is the one holding the reins.
Away and Piggy were left holding the reins of their creation.
Think of the enzymes as the workhorses and CP12 as the groom holding the reins.
There is simply no substitute for holding the reins of your own destiny.
The one holding the reins is his representative, Sakai Daizen.
The rooster 's legs are two serpents, which are holding the reins of four horses.
And who is holding the reins of that?
In Sagaing, Marcel was the one holding the reins.
Left me… holding the reins.
I've come to realize it's mostly stoops holding the reins.
Thankfully, whites will not be holding the reins of power for much longer.
You know, . there is no substitute for holding the reins.
The Governor 's the one holding the reins on this thing.
They're tied to them. His hands aren't holding the reins.
He stands up, holding the reins.
Oh, Ransome 's all right, but it 's not the same as holding the reins yourself.
The one making the comment, wasn't he holding the reins of government for 6 years?
I can get 'em for you. The Governor's the one holding the reins on this thing.
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I need to let go of the reins a little bit
Hold your reins properly in a firm hand
