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to have a horse in the race
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to not have any personal gains in a particular situation
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "have a horse in the race" and when to use it?
The idiom "have a horse in the race" originates from the world of horse racing. It is derived from the involvement of horse owners, trainers, and bettors who have a vested interest in a specific horse's performance in a race. In a broader sense, the idiom is used to signify having a personal interest, stake, or involvement in a particular situation or outcome.
Example
Being a private institution we're not tied to any state funding, so we do n't have a horse in that race.
Millan's company hit the dead end last week, but I had no horse in that race as I resigned a month before all that.
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