straight from the horse's mouth
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straight from the horse's mouth
Where it comes from
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.
adverb
- 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.
adjective
- firsthand; direct; from the source. This is straight from the horse's mouth.
Translations
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adv firsthand
| Português | em primeira mão, direto da fonte |
|---|---|
| Français | de première main |
| Deutsch | aus erster Hand |
| Italiano | di prima mano, alla fonte |
adj from the source
| Français | de première main |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | aus erster Hand |
| Italiano | alla fonte |
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