Take the reins

Reins are thin leather lines used to control a horse. If someone takes the reins, they take control of something or some situation.

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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 or horses if there is more than one.


Therefore, if someone takes the reins, they take control of something or some situation.


Taking the reins is a challenging thing to do.

It requires a lot of responsibility.

Quite often, when a company gets into financial difficulty or a country has many problems, they need a new leader to take the reins, control the situation and fix it.

The person who takes the reins must have the knowledge and skills to handle the situation and make the right decisions.

Taking the reins is not just about controlling a situation.

It is also about taking responsibility for the outcome.

When you take the reins, you become the leader of the situation and must be ready to accept the consequences of your actions.

Taking the reins can be a daunting task, but it can also be incredibly rewarding.

When you take the reins, you have the power to make a difference.

You can change the course of a situation and steer it in the right direction.

So, if you find yourself in a situation where you need to take the reins, remember that you have the power to make a difference.

Just take the reins and steer it in the right direction.


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