rein in

Meanings

• Verb

  To pull back the reins of a horse or other animal to control its speed or direction.

  - "You need to rein in your horse before crossing the stream."
  - "The cowboy quickly reined in his horse to avoid the cactus."

• Verb

  To restrain or control something, especially when it is becoming unmanageable.

  - "The government had to rein in spending to reduce the deficit."
  - "The manager had to rein in his employees' excessive use of company resources."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rein in
reign , rain , chain

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Variants

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rein in , reined in , reining in , reins in

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Etymology

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Originally from Old French reigne, meaning 'rein, rule, or reign'. The word came into English around the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rein in' is also used figuratively in finance to describe the process of reducing spending or investment to improve financial performance.

2. In the Middle Ages, knights would often carry a spare set of reins in their saddlebags to replace a damaged or lost set during a tournament.

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Related Concepts

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1. reins: A set of straps worn around a horse's neck and attached to the bit in its mouth, used to control the horse.

2. rein training: The process of teaching a horse to respond to the rider's commands using the reins.

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Culture

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The term 'rein in' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict the idea of control and restraint. In music, it is a common metaphor used in songs about horses and riding.

How to Memorize "rein in"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself holding the reins of a horse and gently pulling them back to control its speed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rein in' with the idea of control and restraint, like holding the reins of a horse.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Riding Horses Involves Nimble Control' to remember the meaning of 'rein in'.

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