Find the correct meaning for the following idiom Hold your horses
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Find the correct meaning for the following idiom
Hold your horses
Hold your horses
- stop doing work
- wait and be patient
- neglecting advice
- spending too much of time
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - wait and be patient
"Hold your horses" tells someone to wait, slow down and be patient before acting. It does not mean stopping work altogether, and it has nothing to do with ignoring advice or wasting time.
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