hold your horses meaning in Hindi

hold your horses in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   What is the meaning of the phrase "Hold your horses"?

   AHurry upBJump quicklyCPull horsesDWait
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Wait

   Meaning: hold your horses = wait, slow down, do not rush *(रुको, जल्दबाजी मत करो, धैर्य रखो)*.
   It comes from a driver pulling the reins to steady a carriage team.
   *Hold your horses — the results are not out yet.*
   Why the others are wrong.
   • hurry up = move faster *(जल्दी करो)* — the plain opposite of the idiom.
   • jump quickly = leap in a hurry *(फुर्ती से कूदना)* — again speed, and a literal reading of *horses*.
   • pull horses = physically tug at horses *(घोड़ों को खींचना)* — the literal sense the idiom has left behind.
   *An idiom is never the sum of its words — horses here only mean impatience.*

2. SSC CGL 2021 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

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

   Aaim highBfight troubleCslow downDnot get upset
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) slow down

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option C (slow down)
   Type: Idiom
   "hold your horses" = wait, slow down, be patient (ज़रा रुको/जल्दबाज़ी न करो).
   Why the others are wrong
   • aim high / fight trouble / not get upset – not the meaning.

3. SSC CPO 2020 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

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

   ABe responsibleBBe indifferentCBe inferiorDBe patient
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Be patient

   ✅ Correct Answer: Option D (Be patient)
   Type: Idiom
   "Hold your horses" = wait a moment, be patient, do not rush (जल्दबाज़ी मत करो, धैर्य रखो).
   Why the others are wrong
   • Be responsible / Be indifferent / Be inferior – none matches the "slow down, wait" idea.

4. SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

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

   ATo keep the horse chain intactBHolding and keeping things by yourselfCGive time to others for some restDTo tell someone to stop and consider carefully
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) To tell someone to stop and consider carefully

   Answer: 4
   Solution (Correct Option – 4: To tell someone to stop and consider carefully):
   The idiom “Hold your horses” means to slow down, wait, or be patient, often said to someone who is rushing or acting too quickly without thinking.
   Example: Hold your horses! We haven't even packed yet.
   Why other options are incorrect:
   • To keep the horse chain intact – Literal and unrelated.
   • Holding and keeping things by yourself – Incorrect interpretation.
   • Give time to others for some rest – Not the true meaning of the idiom.
   Difficult Word Meaning:
   Hold your horses – To stop and think before acting; to be patient (थोड़ा रुकना और सोच समझकर काम करना)

5. SSC CPO 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
   I think we should ________ before buying this car.

   Aget off our high horseBhold our horsesCeat like a horseDstop to change horses
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) hold our horses

   The most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank in the given sentence is hold our horses. This idiom means to wait or be patient, especially before making a decision or taking action. It suggests taking a moment to consider things carefully before proceeding.
   Get off our high horse: This idiom means to stop behaving arrogantly or condescendingly. It is used to advise someone to be more humble or less self-important.
   Hold our horses: This idiom means to wait or be patient. It suggests slowing down or delaying action until the appropriate time or information is available.
   Eat like a horse: This idiom describes someone with a very large appetite or the ability to consume a lot of food.
   Stop to

6. SSC CPO 2023 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation.
   You wanted to speak but you controlled yourself and became patient. What have you done?

   APin drop silenceBHerculean taskCHeld your horsesDDragged your feet
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Held your horses

   The most appropriate idiom for the given situation is: "Held your horses"
   Pin drop silence: This phrase is used to describe a situation where there is complete and utter silence, often to emphasize the quietness of a place or moment.
   Herculean task: This idiom refers to a task or challenge that is extremely difficult or requires an exceptional amount of effort to accomplish, likening it to the legendary strength and labors of the mythological figure Hercules.
   Held your horses: This idiom means to wait patiently or exercise restraint before taking action, often used to advise someone to be patient or calm down.
   Dragged your feet: This idiom means to delay or procrastinate, especially when it

Examples

• “Hold your horses! We need to check the facts before deciding.”

hold your horses – questions

What is the meaning of hold your horses in Hindi?

hold your horses means “धैर्य रखना / जल्दबाजी न करना” in Hindi. In English: To wait patiently and not act too hastily

What are the synonyms of hold your horses?

Synonyms of hold your horses: be patient, wait a moment, slow down, calm down.

What is the opposite of hold your horses?

Antonyms of hold your horses: rush, hurry.

Has hold your horses been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – hold your horses has been asked 9 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CPO 2023 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-2, SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 HSL, SSC GD 2021 T-1, SSC CPO 2020 T-2, SSC CPO 2018-20 T-2.

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