idiom
straight from the horse's mouth
STRAYT from thuh HOR-sez MOWTH
streɪt frɒm ðə ˈhɔːrsɪz maʊθListen
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Syllable breakdown
straightfromthehorse'smouth
Dictionary meaning
Information heard directly from the most reliable source.
Examples
- I heard it straight from the horse's mouth—the CEO confirmed the acquisition herself.
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