Meaning
Used to tell someone to wait or slow down before doing something.
Cultural Background
Very common in rural and casual settings. Understood, but 'Hold your horses' is slightly less common than in the US.
Use with a smile
Because it is informal, use a friendly tone so it doesn't sound like a real command.
Meaning
Used to tell someone to wait or slow down before doing something.
Use with a smile
Because it is informal, use a friendly tone so it doesn't sound like a real command.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct phrase.
My friend is running too fast. I should say: ____.
This is the correct idiom to ask someone to slow down.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercisesMy friend is running too fast. I should say: ____.
This is the correct idiom to ask someone to slow down.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you have a very casual relationship. Otherwise, use 'Could we slow down?'
Related Phrases
Slow down
synonymTo reduce speed.
Take a chill pill
similarTo calm down.
