leading reins

/ ˈliːdɪŋ /

plural noun

1. straps or a harness and strap used to assist and control a child who is learning to walk
2. excessive guidance or restraint

Example Sentences

They are quite old enough to go without ‘leading reins.’

From Project Gutenberg

“That is sufficient, Sir,” replied the officer; and he then cut away the rope which bound my legs, and also look off the two leading reins attached to the other horses.

From Project Gutenberg

“That is sufficient, Sir,” replied the officer; and he then cut away the rope which bound my legs, and also took off the two leading reins attached to the other horses.

From Project Gutenberg