Meaning of 'From the horse's mouth'
What does the saying 'From the horse's mouth' mean?
Idiom: From the horse's mouth
Meaning:
If you hear something from the horse's mouth, you hear it directly from the person concerned or responsible.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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