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REIN IN

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There are 3 meanings of the phrase Rein In.

Rein In - as a verb

Stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins

Example: "They reined in in front of the post office"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rein4

Control and direct with or as if by reins

Example: "Rein a horse"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw reinharness10rein4

Stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins

Example: "He reined in his horses in front of the post office"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rein4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stop6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He had to rein in his urge to shout."
"The government needs to rein in spending."
"It's important to rein in your emotions during an argument."
"She tried to rein in her excitement when she won the award."
"The teacher had to rein in the students' noisy behavior."
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