  Hold Your HorsesHold your horses is an old American saying meaning "be patient" or "slow down". While it sounds perfectly Southern, it’s actually a broader American idiom that dates back to the 1800s. synonyms: slow down, take it easy, wait a minute, don’t rush Hillbilly Dude Says...  I've heard folks down here say 'hold your horses!' plenty. But Southern? More ish. Hillbilly Dude Says... I've heard folks down here say 'hold your horses!' plenty. But Southern? More ish. Pronunciation[HOHL’ yer HOR-suhz] /hoʊld jɚ ˈhɔɹ.sɪz/ Meaning & Usage- Be patient or wait (interjection)
Tina:
You got them biscuits done yet?
Mabel:
Hold your horses, I just put ’em in the oven!variations: hold them horses, just hold your horses now OriginThe saying likely came from the early 19th century United States, when horses were part of daily life and "holding" them meant keeping control or waiting. It first appeared in newspapers and military writing in the mid-1800s, not tied to any one region. Its lively, down-home rhythm made it a natural fit in Southern and rural speech, where it still feels right at home today.
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