How to Pronounce "hold your horses"
expression
HOHLD yor HOR-siz
HOHLD yaw HAW-siz
Definition
This informal expression means to slow down, wait, or be patient before taking action or making a decision.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhɔɹsəz/, /ˈhɔɹsɪz
British English
hˈəʊld/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈɔːsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD yor HOR-siz
UK
HOHLD yaw HAW-siz
Listen in Context
Hold your horses! We're not ready to leave yet.
Hold your horses, I'll answer your question in a minute.
Can you hold your horses and wait until everyone's here?
Whoa, hold your horses! We still need to check the details before we decide.