straight from the horse's mouth
Meaning: Information received directly from the original source, without intermediaries.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Animals
Origin: Likely from horse trading or veterinary assessment; buyers would evaluate a horse's quality by examining its mouth directly rather than trusting a dealer's claims.
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