hold the reins

English - Turkish

Definition of hold the reins in English Turkish dictionary

dizginleri ele almak

dizginleri tutmak

English - English

Definition of hold the reins in English English dictionary

To be in charge, to be in control, as of a business, political organization, or other group

While conservatives hold the reins at the SBC, moderates have retained control of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Turkish pronunciation

hōld dhi reynz

Pronunciation

/ˈhōld ᴛʜē ˈrānz/ /ˈhoʊld ðiː ˈreɪnz/

Etymology

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