take the reins

phrase

: to take control
The President-elect will officially take the reins in January.

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Paulus said selling is top of mind for many business owners as baby boomers look to retire and realize their children do not want to take the reins. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 But Woodson has been limited by an ankle sprain suffered during Navy’s second game of the year against Florida Atlantic, allowing Gutierrez to take the reins. — Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026 Mattingly, 65, will take the reins ahead of the 2027 season, which could be at risk of being delayed or shortened pending negotiations of MLB's collective bargaining agreement, CBS Sports reports. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 What prompted you to take the reins so completely on the visual world this time? — Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take the reins

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