B2 — Upper Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Tirare i remi in barca
To pull in one's horns / to step back
Literal Translation
"To pull the oars into the boat"
What it means
To reduce one's activity or investment and withdraw from business
Example in context
"A 65 anni ha deciso di tirare i remi in barca e vendere l'azienda."
"At 65 he decided to pull in his horns and sell the company."
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