Hold Your Horses.
English
idiom
To slow down, be patient, and wait before taking action.
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To slow down, be patient, and wait before taking action.
Trusted by1.5M+English learners & teachers worldwide
When someone tells you to hold your horses, they're asking you to pause, be patient, and not rush into something.
It's often said when a person is moving too fast or acting before they have all the information.
"Pump the Brakes"
—
Slow down or reduce intensity of what you're doing
"Don't Jump the Gun"
—
Don't act before it's the right time
"Hold Your Horses"
—
Stop and wait before taking action
Hold your horses — we haven't confirmed the client's budget yet.
Good point. I'll check before we send the proposal.
I already told my parents we're moving in together next month.
Hold your horses — we haven't even talked about that yet.
Hold your horses — you just met this person two weeks ago.
I know, I know, but it just feels right.
