"To take the reins" means to assume control or leadership over a situation, often metaphorically referring to taking control of a horse by holding its reins. It implies taking charge and being responsible for making decisions or guiding a situation.
Sentences with «to take the reins»
Super-duper thieving Cooper is back after an exile of nearly 8 years and long - time fans have been craving a new installment of ingenious thievery, explorative adventuring and of course taking the reins of the mighty Murrrrray! (plusxp.com)
Since taking the reins as CEO in 2013, he's worked to keep costs low, in part by urging employees to spend the company's money as if it was their own, a tenet he observes himself by always flying coach. (fortune.com)
But, as he neared retirement, his three adopted children were not interested in taking the reins at LucasFilm. (rocketlawyer.com)