hold the reins

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To be in charge, to be in control, as of a business, political organization, or other group. idiomatic
    — These terms . . . will place the future behavior of Germany at the dictation of the associated powers regardless of what form of provisional government may hold the reins at Berlin.

词形变化

holds the reins present,singular,third-person holding the reins participle,present held the reins participle,past held the reins past

词源

A metaphor, based on the usual method of controlling a horse or a team of horses.
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