Select the most appropriate meaning of the italicised idiom in the given sentence.
“Hold your horses !” said Mom as I reached for a cookie. “They are still too hot to eat.”
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Be patient.
- The italicized idiom "Hold your horses!" in this context means "be patient."
- It is a common expression used to advise someone to wait or not rush into something.