take the reins

1.
General Englishneutralliteral
- To take hold of the reins used to guide horses or a horse-drawn vehicle.
2.
USUKGeneral Englishneutralformalidiomatic
- To assume control, leadership, or responsibility for an organization, project, or situation.
- To take charge of decision making and direct the course of affairs.

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