American Idioms and Expressions

Horse Sense Idiom

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Horse sense
What does Horse sense mean?
Common sense, able to stand the test of reasonableness.If your going to spend your time working anyway, it only makes horse sense to get a high paying job.
Horses are intelligent animals. They demonstrate the ability to act sensibly and to avoid situations that might cause them harm such as taking a fall, hence good common sense.
horse sense
What does horse sense mean?
good judgement, wisdom in making decisionsHe has good horse sense so you can expect him to make an intelligent decision.
horse sense
What does horse sense mean?
common sense, practical thinkingThe boy does not have much horse sense and sometimes he makes the wrong decision.
horse sense
What does horse sense mean?
common sense, practical thinking The boy does not have any horse sense and often makes the wrong decision.

horse sense
What does horse sense mean?
good judgement, wisdom in making decisions Our boss has good horse sense so you can expect him to make an intelligent decision.


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What does "bite the bullet" mean?
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What does "free-for-all" mean?
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What does "backer" mean?
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What does "fob" mean?
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What does "throw (someone) to the wolves" mean?
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What does "treat (someone) with kid gloves" mean?
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