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Rein in
Verb
Word Frequency:
0.4
Definitions
1.
Verb
To stop or slow a horse by pulling the reins
2.
Verb
To stop or slow something, by exercising control.
"The government has no other option than to rein in public spending."
Synonyms
draw rein
rein
harness
reign in
pull the reins in on someone
pull the reins in on something
unrein
rein up
pull
curb
restrain
keep a tight rein on
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