Draw in (someone's) horns
Translation of "draw in (someone's) horns" into Russian
draw in (someone's) horns
притянуть рога
After the financial loss, he had to draw in his horns and cut back on spending.
После финансовых потерь ему пришлось притянуть рога и сократить расходы.
Definitions
To become more cautious, restrained, or less aggressive in one's actions or opinions, often after being overly bold or assertive.