Straight from the horse's mouth
The phrase "Straight from the horse's mouth" means to get information or a firsthand account directly from a reliable or authoritative source. It implies that the information is accurate, trustworthy, and unfiltered, usually coming directly from the person who is most knowledgeable or involved in a particular situation. The origin of the phrase comes from the practice of evaluating a horse's age and health by examining its teeth, which is best done by looking inside its mouth.
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