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Meaning of take the reins | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

Synonym of take control.

idiomatic

Examples

“a general election campaign focused on whether the pro-military camp should remain in power or pro-democracy opposition groups should take the reins.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

take the ride take the rough with the smooth take the salute take the shadow for the substance take the shilling take the shine out of