hold the reins: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To hold the straps or lines by which a rider or driver controls an animal or vehicle.
Examples
BetaThe rider held the reins firmly as the horse galloped across the field at full speed.
The rider grasped the straps tightly while the horse ran quickly across the field.
She adjusted her grip, holding the reins loosely to let the horse relax during the ride.
She changed her hold to a loose grip on the reins so the horse could be more comfortable.
He held the reins with both hands, maintaining control through the rough terrain.
He kept a firm grip on the reins with both hands to control the horse on the difficult path.
Holding the reins steady, the carriage driver guided the horses through the busy city streets.
Keeping a steady grip on the reins, the driver directed the horses through crowded city streets.
- To be in control of an organization, activity, or situation; to direct or exercise authority.
Examples
BetaAfter the CEO resigned, the new director held the reins and quickly implemented major changes.
When the CEO left, the new director took control and rapidly introduced significant changes.
Who will hold the reins of the project now that the manager is on leave?
Who will be in charge of the project since the manager is absent?
They held the reins tightly throughout the transition to ensure the company stayed on course.
They maintained firm control during the transition to keep the company stable.
Examples:
- EN: Here, hold the reins, because I really see something!ES: ¡Tomad, sujetad las riendas, que no me puedo creer lo que ven mis ojos!
- EN: In your dead hands you hold the reins of my life and like a draft animal you steer my soul.ES: Con tus manos muertas llevas las riendas de mi vida... y como animal de tiro arrastras... mi alma.
- EN: I don't mind a gallop but you need to hold the reins!ES: Quizás podamos regatear algo más; no al galope pero sin soltar las riendas.
- EN: From now on, I hold the reins.ES: de ahora en adelante, yo tomo las riendas.
- EN: - Do you want to hold the reins?ES: - ¿Quieres sostener las riendas?
- EN: All my life i've wanted to sit in front of the wagon and hold the reins.ES: Empezado qué?
- EN: They're shy of strangers until they get to know them better... so hold the reins gently but firmly, OK?ES: Tímidos con los extraños hasta que los conocen bien... Tomen la rienda con suavidad y firmeza, ¿eh?
- EN: Could you hold the reins? I feel hot.ES: Podría coger las riendas, tengo calor.
- EN: "I feel I hold the reins of the world"ES: "Siento que tengo las riendas del mundo"
- EN: That the farmer has to hold the reins himself.ES: Que el granjero debe llevar las riendas.
- EN: Yeah, well, I may hold the reins a little tight, but life is complicated. Especially once you have kids.ES: Sí, bueno, tal vez no te di mucha rienda suelta, pero la vida es complicada especialmente una vez que tienes hijos.
- EN: So that you could hold the reins a little longer?ES: ¿Para que pudieras tener las riendas un poco más?
- EN: Do you want to hold the reins?ES: ¿Quieres tomar las riendas?
- EN: But if you hold the reins too tight, that racehorse is going to fight and buck, which is no fun for anyone.ES: Pero si tiras demasiado fuerte de las riendas, ese caballo peleará y se sacudirá, lo que no es divertido para nadie.
- EN: Well, how am I supposed to hold the reins?ES: ¿Y cómo tengo que coger las riendas?
- EN: Here, hold the reins, because I really see something!ES: ¡Tomad, sujetad las riendas, que no me puedo creer lo que ven mis ojos!
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