take the reins
idiom
: to take control
The President-elect will officially take the reins in January.
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Madsen will take the reins back from redshirt sophomore Max Cutforth, who threw for 790 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions over his nearly four full games of action, winning twice and losing twice.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Dec. 2025
Elordi is happy to take the reins for Hill off-set, then, and say a few more words.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2025
That situation inspired you to take the reins and run your own career.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2025
Longtime lieutenant Greg Abel is set to take the reins for 95-year-old Buffett in January.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 17 Nov. 2025
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Dec. 2025
Elordi is happy to take the reins for Hill off-set, then, and say a few more words.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2025
That situation inspired you to take the reins and run your own career.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2025
Longtime lieutenant Greg Abel is set to take the reins for 95-year-old Buffett in January.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 17 Nov. 2025
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“Take the reins.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20reins. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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