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单词 keep a tight rein on someone or something
释义

keep a tight rein on someone or something

to control someone or something firmly
The recession has forced people to keep a very tight rein on their finances whenon holiday.

Examples of 'keep a tight rein on someone or something' in a sentence
keep a tight rein on someone or something

Remind yourself of the good times and keep a tight rein on your thoughts.
The Sun (2009)
The difficulty now is to keep a tight rein on the dreams.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Our proposal is realistic because it reflects our desire to keep a tight rein on spending in these times of austerity.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
At the same time, the contestants are required to keep a tight rein on finances.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
She begins tonight with the kidneys, which keep a tight rein on the composition of blood.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
I keep a tight rein on my guests and won't stand for any answering back.
The Sun (2017)
If you dip, beware and keep a tight rein on the number of times you go back for a dunk.
The Sun (2014)
The group was keeping a tight rein on costs.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But the research also revealed employers are keeping a tight rein on salaries - with half planning a total pay freeze.
The Sun (2009)
The laws of contempt kept a tight rein on premature disclosure of any evidence that could influence a future jury.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
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