Take over the reins In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "take over the reins", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Evelyn Nguyen calendar 2021-01-07 02:01

Meaning of Take over the reins

Take over the reins British verb phrase

Cách diễn đạt khác là "take up the reins", hoặc "take the reins".

To take control of something (organization, company, country, etc)

After her father died, she had to take over the reins of the company.

The president-elect will officially take up the reins next year.

We are looking for a competent prince to take the reins.

The younger generation is expected to take the reins in the next few years.

Other phrases about:

through the good offices of (someone)

To use the influence and authority of an individual to help someone get good results

stick it to the man

To withstand authorities, especially the government.

Grammar and Usage of Take over the reins

Verb Forms

  • take over the reins
  • taken over the reins
  • takes over the reins
  • took over the reins

The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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