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(straight) from the horse's mouth
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(of information) from an accurate or valid source
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "from the horse's mouth" and when to use it?
The idiom "from the horse's mouth" has its origins in horse racing, particularly in the practice of obtaining reliable information about a racehorse's condition and prospects directly from the horse's trainer or owner. To get accurate and trustworthy information about a horse, one would go directly to the source, which is the person most knowledgeable about the horse's capabilities and performance.
Example
I heard it from the horse's mouth that the company is planning a major expansion next year.
You can trust this news; it came straight from the horse's mouth.
I got the inside scoop from the CEO himself – it's from the horse's mouth.
