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What does the idiom don't look a good horse in the mouth mean?
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∙ 14y ago
Actually its "dont look a gift horse in the mouth". It means dont judge a present somone gave you. This came from when people gave horses as gifts. The gift horse was usually old, and you can tell a horses age by looking at its teeth.
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What is the meaning of the idiom to look a gift horse in the mouth?
By looking a horse in the mouth, you can tell their age and whether or not they're in good health. But if you get a horse as a gift, you should be happy to have a horse and not question what shape they're in.
Where did the idiom 'to flog a dead horse' originate?
This is a horse term. Flogging is beating with a whip. It does no good to beat a horse that is dead, because it will never get back up and work for you.
What is the idiom definition of Lock the barn door after the horse is out?
Think about that for a minute and you can figure it out. What good would it do to lock up the barn after the horse ran off?
What does A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse mean as an idiom?
It's not an idiom, it's a saying. If the horse is blind, it can't see either the nod or the wink, so they'd mean the same thing to the horse. You nod when you're agreeing and you wink when you're sneaking around with something.
What does on the nose mean?
This idiom comes from horse racing. You'd bet on whichever horse's nose would come in first. If you make a good guess, you're "on the nose."
What kind bit to break a horse at 2 years?
A good bit is a snaffle or happy mouth
What are some good horse sayings?
"I got it straight from the horse's mouth." "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth" "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse" "Stop horsing around" "Get down off your high horse" "You don't shut the barn door after the horse gets out" "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink" (this one is actually true).
What is the meaning do not hook agift horse in the mouth?
A horse's teeth are a good measure of its health. So if someone gives you a horse free, you don't immediately start inspecting and reporting on it.
Does the phrase looking a gift horse in the mouth originate from the legend of the Trojan Horse?
No - you can estimate a horse's age by looking at its teeth. Looking a "gift horse in the mouth" would be like judging the gift's value or appearing ungrateful. The general idea is: it may not be ideal (like an old horse) but it was free & you can still make good use of it & be grateful for having one at all.
What idiom corresponds to a person that is unable to make a decision?
A good idiom would be "sitting on the fence."
What is the meaning of the idiom in pink health?
The meaning of the idiom in the pink of health means being in good health.
How can colic be cured in horses?
if your horse has collic, take it to the vet imedatly... my horse died of collic. Good luck :)
