1 : a strap fastened to a bit by which a rider or driver controls an animal —usually used in plural. 2a : a restraining influence : check kept a tight rein on the proceedings. b : controlling or guiding power —usually used in plural the reins of government.

He also gave free rein to his monumental libido. He gave free rein for the style of rugby to flourish. Beyond such pressures, however, he gave free rein to his passion for theatre. Tall, clever and very left-sided, he was given free rein and ran the show.

Make sentence example

1. Drowning your sorrows in eggnog will only make you feel worse in the long run.
2. That does make sense.
3. You make a difference.
4. Did you make any real progress?
5. They didn’t make it to the restaurant.
6. It shouldn’t make any difference if he’s adopted.

In current English, rein in is used to mean both “to limit or control (something or someone)” and “to make (an animal) stop by using reins.”

to take control

to take control of something, especially an organization or a country: He took up the reins of government immediately after the coup.

A whimsical person or idea is unusual, playful, and unpredictable, rather than serious and practical. McGrath remembers his offbeat sense of humor, his whimsical side. Synonyms: fanciful, odd, funny, unusual More Synonyms of whimsical.

plural noun. the kidneys. the region of the kidneys, or the lower part of the back. (especially in Biblical use) the seat of the feelings or affections, formerly identified with the kidneys.

In the books of the Bible that follow the Pentateuch, mostly in Jeremiah and Psalms, the human kidneys are cited figuratively as the site of temperament, emotions, prudence, vigor, and wisdom. In five instances, they are mentioned as the organs examined by God to judge an individual.

Capriciousness has both positive and negative connotations, though the negative is often the focal point, since human nature tends to prefer a much more stable, predictable flow.

Whimsical style types adore color and have a natural ability to mix and match colors, patterns, and textures. Whimsicals love a full skirt, tulip shaped dresses, and quirky prints such as polka dots, paisleys, florals, and other painterly patterns.

Whimsical is often a compliment used to describe a person who is carefree and makes decisions on impulse. Note that there are three different definitions for whimsical: “fanciful,” “amusing,” and “erratic.” For the most part, whimsical is a compliment.

The Chic Style Type is known for wearing monochromatic ensembles and pieces with sleek clean lines—she exudes power and has an innate sense of fashion. In the Chic Style Type’s wardrobe you’ll find sleek, modern shapes and of-the-moment accessories. A little black dress is always a staple, as is a little white dress.

A stylish person is someone who has a bold sense of fashion, like a queen with flowing robes and gowns, or your friend who always wears the best-looking jeans. Stylish can describe polite and elegant manners, or it can describe dressing with the current fashion trends, like you walked off the pages of a magazine.