“Hold Your Horses”
This expression doesn’t literally mean to go and hang onto any horses. This phrase is used in those cases when people are getting impatient, and so it’s appropriate to tell them to “hold their horses,” or to slow down or relax. Once they do hold their horses, others will be much more likely to deal with them.
“If The Creek Don’t Rise”
Many times, you can’t plan everything out in life. When asked about plans, you might not have them completely set in stone, or you might want to leave room for the unexpected. So, a good phrase to use if you’re asked about joining in on plans, you can answer that “if the creek don’t rise,” you’ll be there. It’s a way to answer without giving any guarantees.