Meaning of 'Hay is for horses'
What does the saying 'Hay is for horses' mean?
Idiom: Hay is for horses
Meaning:
This idiom is used as a way of telling children not to say the word 'hey' as in hey you or hey there.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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