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What does the phrase i got it straight from the horses mouth mean?
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∙ 8y ago
This phrase means getting information directly from a reliable or authoritative source, as in receiving information firsthand or from someone directly involved. It implies that the information is accurate and trustworthy because it comes directly from the most relevant or knowledgeable source.
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What does the expression 'from the horse's mouth' mean?
In horse racing circles tips on which horse is a likely winner circulate amongst punters. The most trusted authorities are considered to be those in closest touch with the recent form of the horse, i.e. stable lads, trainers etc. The notional 'from the horse's mouth' is supposed to indicate one step better than even that inner circle, i.e. the horse itself.It is a 20th century phrase. The earliest printed version I can find of it is from the USA and clearly indicates the horseracing context - in the Syracuse Herald, May 1913:"I got a tip yesterday, and if it wasn't straight from the horse's mouth it was jolly well the next thing to it."This is not at all correct. In the past, a horses liniage was listed inside it's mouth. Tattoo'd if you will. Everybody tried to lie about a horses liniage, to get a better price. Once it became practice to put the info in the horses mouth, one couldn't get away with it anymore. So when asked about a horses liniage, one could say, " I got it from the horses mouth...". This is also the etomy of the phrase, " never look a gift(ed) horse in the mouth..." meant to mean, that you don't check the horses mouth for liniage, when someone gifts you a horse. This would be rude. Sorry, but the previous could not be more wrong.
What does the idiom straight from the horses mouth mean?
It means you got it straight from the source, not she said, he said, she said that... you get it from someone who is involved It did not come from an outside source. It came directly from the person in charge. From a reliable source It is derived from horse racing - if you got your information about the race "from the horse's mouth," that meant you knew which horse to bet on in order to win.
What does it mean if a boy is looking straight ahead and his mouth is open?
gape
What does the phrase as the crow flies mean?
It is a a straight line distance that does not follow a road.
What does the phrase put your toe in your mouth mean?
I believe you're thinking of the phrase "to put your foot in your mouth." That means you say something to a person (unwittingly) that embarrasses them and then often will create a generally uncomfortable moment.
What does the phrase i got it from the horse's mouth mean?
It means that your information comes directly from the source.
What does Hall kaften mean?
The phrase "håll käften" means "shut the mouth", which in English is "shut up".
Horses at pasture?
The phrase 'horses at pasture' simply means that they are out in a grassy area (such as a paddock) eating grass or feeding. Sometimes it may also mean a horse is retired in a paddock. :)
In horses what's straight hocked mean?
The horse does not have enough curve in the hock joint and the leg is too straight. You want some in order to get an ideal view of the legs.
The phrase bit in their mouth means?
This phrase has a couple of different versions. Another meaning the same thing:Chomping at the bit. Both mean eagerness, excitment and/or readiness to go.
What does hold your horses mean?
It means to calm down and be patient. Often in races horses would start before the gun or bell sounded, and a phrase came about "hold your horses"hold your horses is a figure of speech saying clam down or take a chill pill.
What does it mean when a chinchillas mouth foams?
do NOT handle him/her AT ALL!! it is possible that he/has rabies. take the poor thing straight to the vet!
