horse's mouth

noun

, Informal.

1. horse ( def 36 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of horse's mouth¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

"Gregg told me those people have a dreadful life. 'We're doing good', he told me. That was from the horse's mouth, so I won't let anyone tell me we shouldn't have been there."

From BBC

“People might think this is a better forum in which to get, from the horse’s mouth, what the different presidential tickets actually stand for.”

From Los Angeles Times

He took a deep breath and held the bridle out between his hands, then thrust it at the horse’s mouth.

From Literature

Republicans are concerned they have few accomplishments to run on in 2024, and according to NBC News, it's coming from the horse's mouth.

From Salon

"Anthony, you're getting it from the horse's mouth himself: I'm here, I'm ready to go," Wilder said.

From BBC

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