How to Pronounce "hold the reins"
expression
HOHLD thuh RAYNZ
HOHLD thuh RAYNZ
Definition
To be in control of a situation or to be the person making decisions and leading others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹeɪnz
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈeɪnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD thuh RAYNZ
UK
HOHLD thuh RAYNZ
Listen in Context
After the manager left, Sarah had to hold the reins of the project.
It is not easy to hold the reins in a large company.
Do you want to hold the reins or just follow others?
Since the new director arrived, she’s clearly holding the reins at the office.