Hold your horses

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Pro Tip 1/3

Use 'hold your horses' to caution someone who's acting rashly or impatiently.

Hold your horses, we need to think this through before deciding.

Pro Tip 2/3

It's a casual phrase, suitable for everyday conversation, not formal situations.

Hold your horses, Jack, the movie hasn't started yet.

Pro Tip 3/3

The phrase can be a friendly way to tell someone to wait, without causing offence.

Hold your horses! Your coffee will be ready in a minute.

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