Meaning of the word "hold your horses" in English

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hold your horses

US /hoʊld jʊər ˈhɔːrsɪz/
UK /hoʊld jʊər ˈhɔːrsɪz/
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Idiom

1.

used to tell someone to slow down, wait, or be patient

Example:
Hold your horses, we still have plenty of time before the movie starts.
I know you're excited, but hold your horses; we need to plan this carefully.
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