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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given below: Straight from the horse's mouth
Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom given below:
Straight from the horse's mouth

A.

believe someone who is very confident

B.

hear something from someone who has direct, personal knowledge

C.

get information from a popular television channel

D.

hear something from someone who has many followers on social media

Correct option is B


Option (b) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Idiom: Straight from the horse’s mouth
Meaning: It means to receive information directly from the most reliable or original source, especially someone involved in the matter.
Example: I heard about the merger straight from the horse’s mouth – the CEO told me himself.
Other related idioms:
· From the ground up – from the beginning.
· First-hand information – directly from experience or observation.

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