To pull in one's horns

Posted by David FG May 25, 2005In reply to 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?

I believe the reference is to snails, which when threatened 'draw in' their eyestalks (horns) in order to protect them.

DFG

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