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ride herd

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  1. ride herdverb

    driving animals such as horses and cattle while riding along with them

    "Joe was riding herd during the day"

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  1. ride herd

    "Ride herd" is a colloquial idiom originating from the ranch and cowboy culture often associated with the Western United States. It suggests the responsibility of overseeing, controlling, managing, or supervising a certain group, individuals, or situations. It is akin to a herder or cowboy watching over their cattle or livestock, ensuring they are controlled and guided in the desired direction.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ride herd in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ride herd in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of ride herd in a Sentence

  1. Colonel Craig Llewellyn:

    I had to ride herd over him, he kept toying with things, playing fast and loose...

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