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Home » Words » andar con las riendas colgando

andar con las riendas colgando

This Spanish slang phrase 'andar con las riendas colgando' is used to describe someone who is acting carelessly, without any control or discipline. It's a metaphorical phrase that alludes to the image of a horse rider who has let go of the reins, allowing the horse to go wherever it wants.

Examples

  • Spanish: Últimamente, Juan anda con las riendas colgando, sale todas las noches y no se preocupa por sus responsabilidades.
  • English: Lately, Juan has been acting with the reins hanging, going out every night and not worrying about his responsibilities.

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