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Hold your horses

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Impatience AlertPlay
Use 'hold your horses' to caution someone who's acting rashly or impatiently. SlideHold your horses, we need to think this through before deciding.
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Informal TonePlay
It's a casual phrase, suitable for everyday conversation, not formal situations. SlideHold your horses, Jack, the movie hasn't started yet.
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Friendly CautionPlay
The phrase can be a friendly way to tell someone to wait, without causing offence. SlideHold your horses! Your coffee will be ready in a minute.