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Hi, The full phrase is usually: "Straight from the horse's mouth". It comes (I believe) from the days when you would assess the age and condition of a horse, by looking in its mouth. You would not rely on assurances given by the seller, but check the condition of the teeth and gums, which is a much more reliable indication.
- Hi, The full phrase is usually: "Straight from the horse's mouth".
- It comes (I believe) from the days when you would assess the age and condition of a horse, by looking in its mouth.
- You would not rely on assurances given by the seller, but check the condition of the teeth and gums, which is a much more reliable indication.
- So, "straight from the horse's mouth" has come to mean: "from the authoritative source" (not via an intermediary).
- For example, if my colleague tells me what my boss said, I might not be convinced (she could have got it wrong).
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The full phrase is usually: "Straight from the horse's mouth".
It comes (I believe) from the days when you would assess the age and condition of a horse, by looking in its mouth. You would not rely on assurances given by the seller, but check the condition of the teeth and gums, which is a much more reliable indication.
So, "straight from the horse's mouth" has
The full phrase is usually: "Straight from the horse's mouth".
It comes (I believe) from the days when you would assess the age and condition of a horse, by looking in its mouth. You would not rely on assurances given by the seller, but check the condition of the teeth and gums, which is a much more reliable indication.
So, "straight from the horse's mouth" has
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