Multiple choice general knowledge

How often has someone told you to hold your horses and open the gifts only after the guests have left! What does the term 'hold your horses' mean?

  1. Play

  2. Take care

  3. Be quiet

  4. Be patient
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D Correct answer
Explanation

'Hold your horses' is an idiom meaning to be patient, wait, or slow down. The phrase originates from the literal act of holding back horses that are eager to move forward, requiring them to wait. It's not about playing, taking care, or being quiet.

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