draw in (one's) horns



draw in (one's) horns

To act more cautiously than one did before. I just got this quarter's budget report, and we definitely need to draw in our horns and spend less going forward.
See also: draw, horn

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Eirene-Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Calbhach-Irish
Burton['bə:tn]
Kelley['keli]
Okropir-Georgian
Dubhghlas-Scottish