Imagine actually grabbing the reins of two galloping horses.
That's what this idiom looks like — and what it feels like to say it. 🐴🐴
Card 1 — Literal scene 🖼️
One panicked person. Two horses who have zero intention of stopping. Pure chaos — that's the literal reading.
Card 2 — Definition 📖
Hold your horses = slow down and wait. Don't rush or act before the moment is right.
Card 3 — Real-life use 💬
A: "Can we announce the project today? I'm so excited!"
B: "Hold your horses — the client hasn't approved it yet."
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