Usually means: React defensively with heightened pride.
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  5. Bridle up: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898)
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Definitions from Wiktionary (bridle up)

▸ verb:  To show anger or indignation at something.

Similar:
bridle at, bristle at, bristle up, bridle, set up one's bristles, brustle, bristle, kick up, raise someone's hackles, fire up, more...

Opposite:
unbridle, unrestrain, unleash, let loose

Types:
bit, snaffle, curb, bridoon, curb chain, curb strap, curb chain strap, curb chain bridoon, more...

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Similar:
bridle at, bristle at, bristle up, bridle, set up one's bristles, brustle, bristle, kick up, raise someone's hackles, fire up, more...

Opposite:
unbridle, unrestrain, unleash, let loose

Types:
bit, snaffle, curb, bridoon, curb chain, curb strap, curb chain strap, curb chain bridoon, more...



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