How to Pronounce "take the reins"
expression
TAYK thuh RAYNZ
TAYK thuh RAYNZ
Definition
To take control of a situation or to become the person who is in charge and making decisions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹeɪnz
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈeɪnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK thuh RAYNZ
UK
TAYK thuh RAYNZ
Listen in Context
After the manager left, Sarah had to take the reins.
It's time for someone new to take the reins.
When the project fell behind, Mark decided to take the reins.
Eventually, someone has to take the reins and make tough decisions.