Tag: take the reins
Woke
Word of the Day: Woke At first, you may think this is a very simple word: woke, the past tense of wake as in I woke up too early yesterday morning. I’m sorry to disappoint you, but it’s much more complicated than that. The idea of being woke is that you are aware of what…
Weigh in
Word of the Day: Weigh in Leadership is a skill that is often sought after, but only some possess it. A good leader knows when to take the reins and when to step back and let others make decisions. This balance is crucial for the success of any team or group, as it ensures that…
Humdrum
Word of the Day: Humdrum Humdrum means dull or lacking excitement and is usually used to describe someone’s life situation. Believe it or not, some people feel that life is tedious and slow. They believe that their life is boring. Many people also say that they have a tedious job. Every day, they do the…
Take the reins
Idiom: Take the reins When we talk about taking the reins, we are talking about taking control of a situation or thing. The phrase originally comes from the world of horse riding, where reins are the thin leather lines used to control the horse. If someone is holding the reins, they can control the horse…
