impassioned, aggressive, or argumentative; to exercise restraint; to yield or capitulate.' name='description'> pull in one's horns - definition and meaning
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pull in one's horns

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  • verb idiomatic To become less impassioned, aggressive, or argumentative; to exercise restraint; to yield or capitulate.

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  • verb make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity

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