be obstinately self-willed; make up one's mind not to yield. When a horse has a mind to run away, he catches the bit between his teeth and the driver no longer has control over him. —SHSBC Binder 29 Approved Glossary
TEETH, TAKE THE BIT IN (ONE'S)
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be obstinately self-willed; make up one's mind not to yield. When a horse has a mind to run away, he catches the bit between his teeth and the driver no longer has control over him.