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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, ...
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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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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, ...
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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 ...
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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
... 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
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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, 七月 15»
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, 七月 15»
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, 七月 15»
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, 七月 15»
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, 七月 15»
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, 七月 15»
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, 七月 15»
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, 七月 15»
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, 七月 15»
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, 七月 15»
