Used when asking someone to pause or reconsider their actions.
Literal Meaning
To keep one's horses under control; to not let them run freely
Actual Meaning
Wait, be patient, slow down
Examples in Context
'Hold your horses, I'm coming!' (Translation: Wait a minute)
Helpful Tips
1Be patient
2Slow down
3Wait
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
wait a minute
take it easy
slow down
be patient
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