English Explanatory Dictionary

horses for courses

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase

Different people are suited for different jobs or situations; what is fitting in one case may not be fitting in another.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɔː(ɹ)sɪz fə ˈkɔːsɪz/ /ˈhɔɹsəz fɚ ˈkɔɹsəz/ en-au-horses for courses.ogg

Word forms

horses for courses courses for horses

Etymology

An allusion to the fact that a racehorse performs best on a racecourse to which it is specifically suited.

Related words

it takes all kinds to make a world different strokes for different folks cobbler, keep to your last

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