the horse's mouth

Idioms  

1. see from the horse's mouth.

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Example Sentences

Yet according to this new book, an oral history of McCartney’s band Wings, there is still much to be excavated from what is the most examined life in pop music history, especially when it comes from the horse’s mouth.

From Los Angeles Times

"Gregg told me those people have a dreadful life. 'We're doing good', he told me. That was from the horse's mouth, so I won't let anyone tell me we shouldn't have been there."

From BBC

“People might think this is a better forum in which to get, from the horse’s mouth, what the different presidential tickets actually stand for.”

From Los Angeles Times

Republicans are concerned they have few accomplishments to run on in 2024, and according to NBC News, it's coming from the horse's mouth.

From Salon

"Anthony, you're getting it from the horse's mouth himself: I'm here, I'm ready to go," Wilder said.

From BBC