To pull in one's horns

Posted by James Briggs on May 25, 2005

Another origin that I've been asked for, but can't give - this is getting to be habit!
ORIGIN of the phrase, 'to pull one's horns in'.
Any ideas?

• To pull in one's horns David FG 25/May/05
  • To pull in one's horns James Briggs 26/May/05