English Explanatory Dictionary

no horse in this race

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. No vested interest in the outcome of a contest or debate.

Pronunciation

En-au-no horse in this race.ogg

Word forms

no horse in this race no horse in that race

Etymology

From betting on horse racing; someone who has not placed bets on any of the horses in a particular race will have no vested interest in any of them winning.

Synonyms

no dog in this fight
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