Meaning of 'Hold your horses'
What does the saying 'Hold your horses' mean?
Idiom: Hold your horses
Meaning:
If someone tells you to hold your horses, you are doing something too fast and they would like you to slow down.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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