Getting To Grips With Southern Hospitality – The True Meaning Of Southern Phrases

Published on 05/07/2021
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Hold Your Horses

This phrase really takes us back to the old days of cowboys, and while many Southerners will own horses, you do not need to be riding one to be told to “hold your horses”. If someone is getting ahead of themselves or has skipped a few steps in their logical train of thought, or is simply being too enthusiastic, they might be told to reign it in. Southerners are infamous for being excitable folks, but even they have their limits, and if you exceed the acceptable standard for passionate behavior, then you need to calm down.

Hold Your Horses

Hold Your Horses

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