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Other Idioms

Submitted by: Kathy Egan

Idiom: (Horse racing) To hand over the reins

MEANING 1: To pass responsibility
SENTENCE 1: The president handed over the reins to young Ms. Smith

DERIVATION: Passing reins to someone else

Idiom: (Horse racing) To pick up the reins

MEANING 1: to accept responsibility
SENTENCE 1: Ms. Smith picked up the reins and led the company to great success.

DERIVATION: Taking the reins from another person

Submitted by: Tripp Ridder

Idiom: (Baseball) Knock the Cover off the ball

MEANING 1: To go above and beyond
SENTENCE 1: He is is so sucessful at work, he's knocking the cover off the ball.

DERIVATION: Hitting the baseball so hard the cover comes off.