straight from the horse's mouth
The idiom "straight from the horse's mouth" suggests receiving information directly from the original or most reliable source, emphasizing the credibility of the information.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Information received directly from the person who knows the most about it.
Example
- I heard the news straight from the horse's mouth; the manager confirmed it himself.
- You can trust this information because it comes straight from the horse's mouth.
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