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UKHorse sense
/hˈɔːs sˈɛns/
/hˈɔːɹs sˈɛns/Horse sense
[NOUN]1
a person's ability to make good judgments and behave sensibly
What is the origin of the idiom "horse sense" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "horse sense" can be traced back to the early 19th century in the United States. It refers to the practical wisdom and common-sense knowledge that one might attribute to a horse – a seemingly simple and straightforward animal. This expression is used to describe someone who has a practical and sensible approach to solving problems or making decisions. It implies that the person possesses a down-to-earth, straightforward, and intuitive understanding of what is right or sensible.
Examples
1. And Lippman says to Frankfurter, the Senate of the United States - I love this quote - is about 85 percent dignity, 14 percent bunkum and one percent horse sense - this is what Lippman writes Frankfurter - if the dignity is left to itself, the horse sense will carry through.
2. And Lippman says to Frankfurter, the Senate of the United States - I love this quote - is about 85 percent dignity, 14 percent bunkum and one percent horse sense - this is what Lippman writes Frankfurter - if the dignity is left to itself, the horse sense will carry through.
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