Keep A Tight/close Rein On (someone Or Something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Keep A Tight/close Rein On (someone Or Something) Idiom mean?

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keep a tight/close rein on (someone or something) What does keep a tight/close rein on (someone or something) mean?	strictly watch and control someone or something	Our principal keeps a tight rein on what is being taught in the classrooms.
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dumb bunny What does "dumb bunny" mean?	a stupid gullible person	He is a dumb bunny and you never know what he will do next.
off the record What does "off the record" mean?	unofficial, informal	The judge told the lawyers off the record what they could expect the lawsuit to settle for.
GMT What does "GMT" mean?	Greenwich Mean Time - a place in England used as the standard for time around the world	Greenwich Mean Time - a place in England used as the standard for time around the worldThe rocket will be launched at 10:00 AM tomorrow GMT.
go on a fishing expedition What does "go on a fishing expedition" mean?	to attempt to discover information	The lawyer went on a fishing expedition to try and discover the facts of the case.
lose one`s way What does "lose one`s way" mean?	become lost	The first time that she went to London she lost her way.
Off your rocker What does "Off your rocker" mean?	(UK) Someone who is off their rocker is crazy.

free and clear What does "free and clear" mean?	without owing any money	The couple finally owned their house free and clear.
fish or cut bait What does "fish or cut bait" mean?	to do something yourself or quit and let someone else do it, to either do something or stop trying to do it	It was time to fish or cut bait - either buy the car or stop asking questions about it.
run through (something) What does "run through (something)" mean?	to read or practice something from the beginning to the end without stopping	I usually try to run through my speech a couple of times before I have to give it.
have a way with (someone or something) What does "have a way with (someone or something)" mean?	be able to lead/persuade/influence others	The little girl has a way with horses. They are very gentle when she is around.
in terms of (something) What does "in terms of (something)" mean?	with regard to something	In terms of our agreement with the other company we were not allowed to sell the products online.

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Keep A Tight/close Rein On (someone Or Something) Idiom