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tighten the reins

to start to control something or someone more carefully
I have tighten the reins on my little sister so that she won't eat anymore candy.
by joanneistooawesome April 11, 2015
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chaos reigns

A phrase, originating from the movie "Antichrist" by Lars von Trier. The main actor is overhearing a fox saying it. We can only suspect he's hallucinating.

Nowadays, "Chaos Reigns" is used to shift a conversation, either concurring with or disapproving of what has been said. Its ambiguity makes it particularly appealing.

1. "Chaos Reigns" can be used to make the speaker aware of the fact that he/she has been creating an entire stage play for his/her thoughts, that must not be necessarily everyone else's real world experience. In a way, breaking the fourth wall.

2. Another usage of "Chaos Reigns" is, to accept a story as to be fucked up beyond all recognition.
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Jack: I cannot stand those annoying quote graphics that seem to be on every girl's myspace that begin with "im the type of girl". I dont care! There are millions of people in this country, sorry honey but putting that graphic up along with thousands of other girls doesnt make you seem any more unique to me!
Jill: Chaos Reigns.

2.
Jim: I went to the supermarket and I forgot to get the tooth brush I needed. Dang.
Bill: Chaos Reigns.
by snlr October 11, 2009
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Reins

1. Gestural greeting whereby the greeter extends both hands in the hope of both being grasped and shaken by the opposing party. Shaking both hands rather than just one displays extra enthusiasm and/or sexual desire.
"Sir, I am honoured to meet you. Allow me to give you the reins."

"You're looking fine there, girl. Give these reins a good shake."
by Rein luvva December 13, 2009
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Flatten and Reinstall

To format and then install a computers Operating System, typically due to being hacked.

From a technical perspective this involves formatting at least one partition.

The "Flatten" comes from a hurricane analogy; flattening the landscape and having to rebuild from nothing.
You've been hacked and they got root? Flatten and Reinstall.

You listened to a Sony CD? Flatten and Reinstall.
by holloway June 30, 2006
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reins

something that you hold onto to secure oneself or control when in motion or what is in motion
Scott pulled back on and held Becky's long hair like reins as he spooned her.
by neomuzic August 29, 2005
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Reinstate bail

An neo progressive idea so radical that it eliminates smurglaries.
We want to punish people who engage in smurglaries. We need to reinstate bail so that smurglaries will deprive itself of oxygen
by Sexydimma January 12, 2022
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reils

a nice, helpful, funny and beautiful person. makes everyone happy withg her funny jokes and beautiful eyes, and loves to make fun of tyler
gabby reils is awsome =
by bob 12345678901 November 22, 2011
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