Michael, are you a horseman by hobby? The terms 'using a
check rein' and 'reining in' came to mind, esp. after "whoa there big fella"!
Darn--I am SO disappointed to learn the rules--but just think of the ways and speed language would change w/
Phantom's method! Nobody could keep up, all but the most
fanatical lexicographers would resign, and the remaining
few could live out the rest of their lives slowly
going insane. But--I DO have an occasional suggestion
myself...OK, OK, hold your horses! Just trying to see
whether I could get away w/ taking the bit in my mouth!