play the ponies

The phrase "play the ponies" refers to the act of betting on horse races, typically referring to the activity at a racetrack or off-track betting facility. It comes from the slang term "ponies" as a colloquialism for horses.

Get it on Google Play Get it on Apple App Store

English is confusing! Why do people say "Pardon my French" when they are speaking English? Because of idioms!

An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Does that sound fun? It can be!

Play Just Saying - the word game that makes learning idioms a good time on your mobile phone or tablet.