take the reins
idiom
: to take control
The President-elect will officially take the reins in January.
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The long-running dating competition is also getting a new showrunner: Scott Teti, who serves as showrunner for spinoff Bachelor in Paradise, will take the reins on The Bachelor next season as well.
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 30 June 2025
The Hurricanes brought in a transfer to take the reins at quarterback last year.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Long will now officially take the reins at the tax agency.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Postecoglou did take the reins in the 79th minute, though.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 30 June 2025
The Hurricanes brought in a transfer to take the reins at quarterback last year.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Long will now officially take the reins at the tax agency.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Postecoglou did take the reins in the 79th minute, though.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for take the reins
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“Take the reins.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20reins. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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