straight from the horse's mouth
English
Etymology
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Pronunciation
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Adverb
straight from the horse's mouth (not comparable)
- (idiomatic) Directly from the source; firsthand.
- If you don't believe me, go talk to him and hear it straight from the horse's mouth. It's true.
Usage notes
- Modifies verbs like "hear" and "get"
Translations
firsthand
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Adjective
straight from the horse's mouth (not comparable)
Translations
from the source
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References
- Gary Martin (1997–) “Straight from the horse's mouth”, in The Phrase Finder, retrieved 26 February 2017.