October 2016

ENGLISH IDIOM OF THE MONTH:

„Straight from the horse's mouth“

MEANING

When you hear something directly from the person who originally said it.

TRANSLATION

Aus erster Hand.
wörtlich: direkt aus Pferdes Mund.

ORIGIN

This originates from the horse racing when you get inside information from the jockey or trainer about the form of the horse before making a bet.