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