pull your horns in

The phrase "pull your horns in" is an idiomatic expression that means to restrain or control one's behavior, especially when it comes to being aggressive, confrontational, or boastful. It suggests that someone should humble themselves or be less brash in their actions or reactions. The image of pulling one's horns in refers to the idea of retracting or drawing back like a defensive or submissive gesture.


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