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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 decisions
He has good horse sense so you can expect him to make an intelligent decision.
horse sense What does horse sense mean?
common sense, practical thinking
The 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.