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(as of Dec 15, 2007)- Salt of the Earth
- Same Old Songs and Dance
- Second Thoughts
- Show the Ropes
- Sitting Pretty
- Straight From the Horse's Mouth
- Strike a Happy Medium
- Stuffed Shirt
Sample Idiom
Straight From the Horse's Mouth
Sentence
I got the news straight from the horse's mouth today, that Britney is
3 months pregnant!
Explanation
got it (usually news) directly from the person involved, or from the
most reliable source.
Origin
They say if you want to know the age of the horse, you should look at the size
and shape of its teeth. Someone trying to sell you a horse may say it's young,
but if you get your information straight from the horse's mouth, then you should
know her age for sure.
