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Definition 2024

take_the_reins

take the reins

English

Verb

take the reins

(idiomatic) To assume charge or control.

Translations

to assume control

French: prendre les rênes

Russian: брать бразды́ правле́ния ‎(bratʹ brazdý pravlénija)
Spanish: tomar las riendas

See also

hold the reins