| Idiom | Straight from the Horse's Mouth |
|---|---|
| Example | I got it straight from the horse's mouth that there's going to be a pop quiz today. |
| Meaning | directly from the person or place that is the most reliable source or the best authority |
| Origin | If you want to know the age of a horse, you should examine the size and shape of its teeth. Someone trying to sell you a horse may say it's young, but if you get your information "straight from the horse's mouth," you should know for sure. This expression is relatively modern, dating only from the 1920s. |
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