Meaning of 'Tight rein'
What does the saying 'Tight rein' mean?
Idiom: Tight rein
Meaning:
If things or people are kept on a tight rein, they are given very little freedom or controlled carefully.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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