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Straight Horse’s Mouth Information Means Learn Directly Person

Metaphor Straight from the horse’s mouth
Question Meaning What do you mean?
Meaning

To get information straight from the horse’s mouth means to learn about it directly from the person who knows most about the subject.

Question Example Example
Example

“It’s not just a rumour that there is going to be a new hockey team. I heard it straight from the horse’s mouth.”

“What, did the coach tell you himself?”

“Yes.”

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