Phrase guide

pull the reins in on someone

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To restrict, curtail, curb.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1966, Mike Nesmith, Different Drum, 1967, Linda Ronstadt (vocalist), The Stone Poneys, Different Drum (single), Yes and I ain't sayin' you ain't pretty, / All I'm sayin's I'm not ready / For any person, place or thing / To try and pull the reins in on me.

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