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/Sounds like 'ha-LAR lah RYEN-dah'/

To put the brakes on someone, set firm limits, or rein in behavior that's getting out of hand. When nobody jala la rienda, things spiral — in Mexico and Colombia this phrase is used for both people and situations.

Example

"They reined him in before he made an even bigger mistake."

"It's time to pull yourself together and calm down."

Word family
Regional synonyms:

Platillo mexicano hecho con tortilla frita bañada en salsa verde o roja, con crema, queso y cebolla. Son la cura oficial de la cruda en México y el desayuno perfecto después de una noche de fiesta.