kept a tight rein on

A form of keep a tight rein on — To exercise strict control over; keep in check.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of keep a tight rein on
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kept a tight rein on. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kept%20a%20tight%20rein%20on

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Chicago

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