draw rein

• Expressão figurada que significa parar, diminuir o ritmo ou conter-se, literalmente ao puxar as rédeas de um cavalo, ou, em sentido figurado, fazer uma pausa, controlar-se ou reduzir o ritmo de alguma atividade.

An archaic expression meaning to stop or slow down, literally by pulling on the reins of a horse, or figuratively to pause, restrain oneself, or reduce speed in an activity.

1. C1formalbritish

   To pull on the reins of a horse to make it slow down or stop.

   Puxar as rédeas

   • The rider drew rein at the edge of the forest.
   • He drew rein to admire the view.
   • She drew rein and dismounted from her horse.

2. Restrain or pauseC2formalbritish

   To slow down, pause, or stop an activity or process.

   Conter ou pausar

   • The company decided to draw rein on its expansion plans.
   • He drew rein on his spending after the financial loss.
   • The government drew rein on the new policy implementation.