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Draw in (someone's) horns

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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.