Meaning: To wait; to be patient. Usually said as a command.
Examples:
A: “Let’s go!” B: “Hold your horses! I still need to take a shower.”
The teacher told everyone to hold their horses after he passed out the exam because he still had a few important instructions to give.
A: “Will you marry me?” B: “It’s only our first date! Hold your horses!”
Pop Quiz:
Someone might tell you to hold your horses if…
A. You forget to bring your cell phone to school.
B. You sit quietly in a hospital waiting area until your name is called.
C. You enter the bathroom before the custodian is finished cleaning it.
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The correct answer is C. Even if you can’t wait any longer, you should still “hold your horses” until the custodian is finished cleaning the bathroom.
