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tight rein
noun as in heavy hand
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Would his record—lots of jobs, tight rein on spending—appeal to them?
For ten minutes we keep well behind the hounds, with a tight rein and heads bent to avoid the hanging oak limbs.
He kept a very tight rein on Smith, however, and introduced into the situation some dry humor, unusual with him.
You can do a good deal with your heart if you hold a tight rein on it and keep it on the right road.
I am afraid some harm has been done already, but it will blow over if he keeps a tight rein on his daughter.
"They're warranted free from civilization, and fit for almost anything, if you drive them with a tight rein," Gilby said.
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On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to tight rein, such as: big stick, firm hand, iron boot, iron hand, strong hand, and tight ship.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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