DEFINITIONS

kingdom for a horse!, My

An exclamation from the play King Richard the Third, by William Shakespeare; the king cries out, “A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!” after his horse is killed in battle, leaving him at the mercy of his enemies.

Content related to kingdom for a horse!, My

🇬🇧 Flag for United Kingdom Emoji - Emoji for Dictionary.comRead more in this article about some frequently asked questions and fun facts related to our definitions.
READ MORE
My Apology vs. My ApologiesIf you need to say you’re sorry, it helps to know whether you’re sending your apology or apologies.The phrase my apologies is an idiom, while the phrase my apology literally means my act of apologizing. As an idiom, my apologies means excuses or regrets. This phrase is a way of saying you’re sorry. The phrase my apology is not an idiom. It only has a …
READ MORE
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.