Holding one's horses is often the best way to avoid regrets.

The lawyer holds one's water in court, meticulously citing precedents to back every statement.

Holding one's water in the peer review process, the author defended his findings calmly.

Whenever deadlines loom, our supervisor holds one's horses and insists we verify everything before submission.

The coach emphasized how important hold-up plays are in tight games.

Before making any decisions, it's wise to hold one's horses and think things through.

Even among the veterans, it's possible to hold one's own if you prepare thoroughly.

In certain situations, it's wise to hold one's fire until reinforcements arrive.

Before commenting on the report, it's wise to hold one's fire until all the facts are known.

In the old deed he discovered that his grandfather had left him an apron-string hold, a quaint arrangement granting him the estate only for the duration of his wife's life.