frighten the horses

frighten the horses

To cause dismay or distress. While we're staying with your grandparents, please don't say anything to frighten the horses.See also: frighten, horse

frighten the horses

cause consternation or dismay; shock. 1996 Independent No matter the inadvertent hurt or crass provocation or outright insult, bite your tongue, be pleasant, be polite, don't frighten the horses. See also: frighten, horse