The driver pulled on the reins to slow the horses.

Meaning: The driver used the straps to make the horses go slower.

Choice of Words: Pulled means to use force to move something towards oneself. Reins are straps that are attached to a horse's bit and used to control it. Slow means to move at a lower speed.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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