Idioms linked to “고삐” · Linked dictionary word
English rendering Increase the pressure Literal translation: “Tighten the reins”
Keep a situation tense without relaxing it at all.
Dictionary example 1
그녀는 생산량을 채우기 위하여 고삐를 조였다.
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Writing text고삐를 조이다
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2 meanings Shared · 2 be wild or unrestrained An expression for a person who behaves wildly. 
Be free of restraint Be unbound or uncontrolled. 
Ease up Relax one’s vigilance or tension 
tighten the reins To press hard so as to maintain tension in a situation. 
Take firm control Take control of a task and pursue it actively and vigorously 
2 meanings Shared · 2 be wild or unrestrained An expression for a person who behaves wildly. 
A person bound by constraints Figuratively, someone bound by work or constraints and unable to escape 
break free of restraints To become free by escaping restraints or control. 
Be bound by constraints Become bound by work or constraints and unable to escape 
Restrict someone's freedom Constrain someone so they cannot act freely. 
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bear a yoke To be bound so that one cannot act freely. 
Supervise workers Lead several people and direct their work 
Hold one’s own horse’s reins Ride a horse while holding the reins oneself 
2 meanings Put in a bit or gag Put a bit in a horse’s mouth Browse in Hangul order.
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