“… straight from the hourse’s horse’s mouth.” - you probably heard that idiom a million times, aren’t you. In case you didn’t read on and we will analyze the meaning and origin of that particular idiom that involves some hourse and its mouth.

An example usage for this phrase goes:

“I’m sur going to win next week’s draw! I got a tip and it is straight from the hourse’s mouth!”

It’s like that or something similar to that effect.

The Meaning of “Straight from the Horse’s Mouth”

Straight meaning is that it comes from the most reliable source or the highest authority of the matter.

Origin of the Hourse’s Mouth

You’re probably guessing that the origin of that idiom/phrase has something to do with a hourse or something. Well, you are correct.

In horse racing circles tips on which horse is a likely winner circulate amongst punters. The most trusted authorities are considered to be those in closest touch with the recent form of the horse, i.e. stable lads, trainers etc. The notional ‘from the horse’s mouth’ is supposed to indicate one step better than even that inner circle, i.e. the horse itself.

Nice eh? Now if that’s you’re guess, then lad, you are great! You probably heard it straight from the horse’s mouth!