To think before taking action.
down tools
To stop work, especially when taking industrial action.
wait for the dust to settle
To let a situation calm down, become clear or certain, before taking a …
hem and haw
To discuss, deliberate, or contemplate rather than taking action or ma …
like a bull at a gate
charging into some task without much thought, taking action hastily
see which way the cat jumps
To delay taking action based on the outcome of something else.
late to the party
Late in taking an action or adopting an idea.