draw in one's horns 可以表示态度收敛吗?

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牛津高阶英语词典

draw in one's `horns

become defensive or cautious, esp about one's finances 采取守势; 谨慎; (尤指)减缩开支:
例句: You'll have to draw your horns in, ie spend less money. 你得紧缩开支了.

朗文当代英语词典
draw in your horns
BrE to spend less money because you have financial problems

由此看来,在一定场合下这个短语可以表达你所提及的意思。

应该可以吧