draw in the reins
Come to a halt, back down. For example, During a recession, many businesses are forced to draw in the reins on expansion. This expression transfers the means of stopping a horse to other kinds of restraint.
Words nearby draw in the reins
draw fire,
draw game,
draw gear,
draw in,
draw in one's horns,
draw in the reins,
draw off,
draw on,
draw out,
draw play,
draw poker