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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Hold your horses
Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hold your horses

A.

Run fast

B.

Make a profit

C.

Be patient

D.

Take control

Correct option is C

Option (c) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Hold your horses: It means to wait or be patient and not act too quickly. (Hindi: थोड़ा रुक जाओ, जल्दबाज़ी मत करो)
Example: Hold your horses, we’ll leave in five minutes.
3 Similar idioms and their meanings:
· Cool your jets – Calm down or wait patiently.
· Sit tight – Wait without taking action.
· Don’t jump the gun – Don’t act too soon.

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