🐎 Straight from the Horse’s Mouth: Prima Facie Facts and Truths 🐴
Definition
Straight from the Horse’s Mouth: Information received from the most reliable or direct source.
Origins & History: Tapping into the knowledge that a horse’s age can be gauged from its teeth, this phrase indicates verified and trustworthy information. Even Christopher Morley in “Kitty Foyle” (1939) said, “I have it straight from the mouth of a horse.”
Synonyms
- Directly from the source
- From the horse’s lips 🐴
- Authoritative information
- Reliable tidbit
Antonyms
- Second-hand information
- By word of mouth
- Through the grapevine 🍇
- Hearsay
Humorous Quotes
W.C. Fields: “Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people.”
Proverbs and Related Idioms
- Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth: Don’t be critical of a gift.
- Let the cat out of the bag: Disclose a secret unintentionally.
- Get the straight dope: Get the complete and accurate details.
Literature, Songs, Movies
- Book: “Kitty Foyle” by Christopher Morley (1939)
- Song: “You Can’t Judge a Book by the Cover” by Bo Diddley (1962)
- Movie: “Horse Whisperer” (1998)
Fun & Games: Making Sense Out of Clichés
Straight from the horse’s mouth could be the next fun pub quiz category. Are you ready to test your knowledge about reliable truths?
Inspirational Thought
May your truths always shine brightly, verified straight from the horse’s mouth, and your curiosity never gallop away without finding the facts. Ride on wisely and humorously, dear reader.
Authored by W. T. Wittywords Published on October 2, 2023
