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Meaning of "keep a tight rein on" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF KEEP A TIGHT REIN ON

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WHAT DOES KEEP A TIGHT REIN ON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of keep a tight rein on in the English dictionary

The definition of keep a tight rein on in the dictionary is to control carefully; limit.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KEEP A TIGHT REIN ON

keep a person guessing
keep a stiff upper lip
keep an eye open
keep at
keep away
keep back
keep body and soul together
keep company
keep count
keep down
keep fit
keep from
keep in
keep in with
keep it up
keep nit
keep off
keep on
keep on a string
keep one´s chin up

WORDS THAT END LIKE KEEP A TIGHT REIN ON

bargain on
be borne in on
cotton on
go down on
happen on
have a down on
in on
lean on
let in on
run on
sign on
turn on

Synonyms and antonyms of keep a tight rein on in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «keep a tight rein on» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KEEP A TIGHT REIN ON

Find out the translation of keep a tight rein on to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of keep a tight rein on from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «keep a tight rein on» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

继续严格控制
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mantener un estricto control sobre
570 millions of speakers

English

keep a tight rein on
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पर एक तंग लगाम रखना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحفاظ على سيطرة محكمة على
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

держать в узде
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

manter sob rédea curta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

একটি দৃঢ় আভাস রাখা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

garder un contrôle serré sur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Teruskan ketat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

halten fest im Griff
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

上の厳しい統制を保つ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

에고삐 를 유지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Njaga wates sing nyenengake
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giữ một kiểm soát chặt chẽ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒரு இறுக்கமான முடிவை வைத்து
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कडक चिडणे चालू ठेवा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Sıkı tutmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tenere a freno il
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

utrzymać w ryzach
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тримати в узді
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

păstra un frâu pe
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

να κρατήσει ένα σφιχτό χαλιναγωγήσει
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hou ´n stywe teuels op
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hålla i strama tyglar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

holde et stramt tøyler på
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of keep a tight rein on

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KEEP A TIGHT REIN ON»

The term «keep a tight rein on» is regularly used and occupies the 62.318 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KEEP A TIGHT REIN ON» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about keep a tight rein on

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KEEP A TIGHT REIN ON»

Discover the use of keep a tight rein on in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to keep a tight rein on and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Chambers Universal Learners' Dictionary
... novel she gave free rein to her imagination. keep a tight rein on (a person, thing etc) (formal) to keep strict control of (a person, thing ftr) : He Tries to keep a tight rein on his daughter; I have to keep a tight rein on my wife's spending. rein in n, ...
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Faded Dreams
Joe's father on the other hand, had long since given up trying to keep a tight rein on his son; he had been too busy trying to keep a tight rein on The Empire, firstly in South Africa and 12 years later on The Somme. Bill Pomfret was lucky, ...
Eileen Haworth
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Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms
She was afraid to give free rein to her feelings. keep a tight rein on sb/sth to control someone or something carefully ♢ Clarke has consistently pointed to the need to keep a tight rein on government finances. * He kept a tight rein on his ...
Paul Heacock, 2003
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Dark Currents: Agent of Hel
The Midwestern resort town of Pemkowet boasts a diverse population: eccentric locals, wealthy summer people, and tourists by the busload—not to mention fairies, sprites, vampires, naiads, ogres, and a whole host of eldritch folk, presided ...
Jacqueline Carey, 2012
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Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English-Polish with CD-ROM: ...
... rein to try out new teaching methods. D wolna reka 0 keep a tight rein on sb/sth to have a lot of control over someone or some— thing: We've been told to keep a tight rein on spending. D ograniczac' kogos'/cos', trzymaé kogos'/cos' w ryzach ...
Cambridge University Press, 2011
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Cassell英语常用词组用法词典
HSlJtffl to keep a tight rein on £— JRftlltKfrfttt ifr] (We must keep a tight rein on our spending. £f]&H £<J*ffl*Jin£*J • I to run a tight ship SctMfJI JttfJSPPMH tt tighten to tighten one's belt SSflrH$ ! fj^WS j®HB7 tile on the tiles CPJttHffScHt i fE ...
Rosalind Fergusson, 2003
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Divorce Without Court: A Guide to Mediation & Collaborative ...
Some mediators keep a tight rein on what happens during the mediation session. They have a clear agenda to follow. They may limit the times that you and your spouse can speak, and they often have ground rules, such as no interruptions, ...
Katherine Stoner, 2009
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Oxford Dictionary of English Idioms
0 This expression originated as a 1960s advertising slogan for Esso petrol: 'Put a tiger in your tank'. tight keep a tight rein on: see REIN. run a tight ship be very strict in managing an organization or operation. sit tight: see SIT. tight as a tick ...
John Ayto, 2010
9
Speaking of Animals: A Dictionary of Animal Metaphors
KEEP A TIGHT REIN to keep a tight rein on someone. To maintain tight control over someone. Source: HORSE. The first thing that a rider or driver learns about controlling a horse (or horses) is to hold the reins tight. The horse understands that ...
Robert Allen Palmatier, 1995
10
Chambers Idioms
... He managed to tie them down to a definite date for the meeting. tie (up) in knots see knot. tie in with (something) (inf) to be linked or joined logically to ( something): This doesn't tie in with what he said earlier. tight keep a tight rein on  ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KEEP A TIGHT REIN ON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term keep a tight rein on is used in the context of the following news items.
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Kerry to host Cuba foreign minister in Washington on Monday …
... a normalization process expected to move slowly because of lingering disputes as well Havana's desire to keep a tight rein on Cuba's society ... «WSAU, Jul 15»
2
Google up 16% after CFO talks cost cuts | The Columbian
Porat has bolstered investor confidence that the company will balance spending on such initiatives with the need to keep a tight rein on ... «The Columbian, Jul 15»
3
The detail of retail: Ishwar Chugani
One of the key tenets of his management style is to keep a tight rein on inventory. With access to Giordano's network globally, Chugani says he ... «ArabianBusiness.com, Jul 15»
4
For Stockyards, a look at the dream but no details
City Hall has to ride herd on this deal and keep a tight rein on the size, scope and appearance of whatever goes into the mule barns or along ... «Fort Worth Star Telegram, Jul 15»
5
Debate Over Greek Debt 'Relief' Begins With the Definition
And even with debt relief, Greece will still need to keep a tight rein on spending. The I.M.F., in its report on Greek debt last week, said the ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
6
Retirement asset management lucrative, but not foolproof
... levels, net revenues in basis points is continuing a downward trend—making companies continue to keep a tight rein on cost management. «BenefitsPro, Jul 15»
7
The Treasury, the Budget and the NHS
... with more complex needs and the need to keep a tight rein on spending may cause a few sleepless nights for ministers between now and the ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
8
Sign language: What do the stars have in line for you?
Keep a tight rein on your activities and the things you agree to. Sleep on any big decisions, and if anyone pushes you to act faster than that, ... «The Weekender, Jul 15»
9
NSW Premier Mike Baird intervenes to pump up pay packets for top …
... two of the state's newest top public servants, despite his government's pledge to keep a tight rein on wage increases for the rest of the sector. «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
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U.S.-Cuba deal to restore ties to be unveiled on Wednesday
... over issues such as Cuba's human rights record, as well as Havana's desire to keep a tight rein on Cuba's society and its state-run economy. «PhillyVoice.com, Jul 15»

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