Hold The Reins Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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hold the reins What does hold the reins mean?	be the most influential person	He has been holding the reins in his company for many years.
hold the reins What does hold the reins mean?	to be the most influential person	The manager has been holding the reins in his company for many years.
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Rough edges What does "Rough edges" mean?	If something has rough edges, it is still not a finished product and not all of a uniform standard.
get butterflies in one`s stomach What does "get butterflies in one`s stomach" mean?	to get a feeling of fear or anxiety in one's stomach	I got butterflies in my stomach just before I took the test.
Banana skin What does "Banana skin" mean?	(UK) A banana skin is something that is an embarrassment or causes problems.
up the ante What does "up the ante" mean?	to increase what is at stake or under discussion in a dispute or conflict	The union upped the ante in their dispute with the company.
judge (someone or something) on its own merits What does "judge (someone or something) on its own merits" mean?	judge or evaluate someone or something on its own good points and achievements	Our company always judges each employee on his or her own merits.
world is one`s oyster What does "world is one`s oyster" mean?	everything is possible for one	The world is her oyster now that she has received her MBA from Harvard University.

gold brick What does "gold brick" mean?	avoid work; hide from a task or assignment.	Stop gold bricking and get back to work.
desert a sinking ship What does "desert a sinking ship" mean?	to leave a situation or place when things become difficult or unpleasant	Many employees decided to desert a sinking ship when their company began to have problems.
strike while the iron is hot What does "strike while the iron is hot" mean?	to take advantage of an opportunity	I decided to strike while the iron was hot and apply for the job as soon as I heard about it.
How come? What does "How come?" mean?	Why? (statement word order).	"How come you weren't at the party?"

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Hold The Reins Idiom