straight from the horse's mouth
English edit
Etymology edit
This idiom comes from British horse-racing circles, likely because the presumed ideal source for racing tips would be the horse rather than spectators or riders.[1]
Pronunciation edit
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Adverb edit
straight from the horse's mouth (not comparable)
- (idiomatic) Directly from the source; firsthand.
- If you don't believe me, go talk to him and hear it straight from the horse's mouth. It's true.
Usage notes edit
- Modifies verbs like "hear" and "get"
Translations edit
firsthand
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Adjective edit
straight from the horse's mouth (not comparable)
Translations edit
from the source
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References edit
- Gary Martin (1997–) “Straight from the horse's mouth”, in The Phrase Finder, retrieved 26 February 2017.