Straight from the horse's mouth

The video begins with students discussing the timing of a test, leading to a humorous misunderstanding about the idiom 'straight from the horse's mouth.' The teacher explains the idiom's meaning, emphasizing firsthand information, and provides historical context, including its origins in horse trading and racing. The video concludes with the start of the test, adding a light-hearted touch.

What does the idiom 'straight from the horse's mouth' mean?

• Hearing rumors from unreliable sources

• Getting information directly from a reliable source

• Listening to stories from the past

• Receiving information from a second-hand source

Why was examining a horse's mouth considered the best way to determine its age?

• Because it was a tradition passed down through generations

• Because the teeth and gums provided reliable information

• Because it was the only method available

• Because horses could talk about their age

In the context of horse racing, who were people trying to get tips from?

• The race organizers

• The spectators

• The jockeys and stable workers

• The horses themselves

What is the significance of the phrase 'straight from the horse's mouth' in horse racing?

• It is a term used for betting strategies

• It means getting tips directly from those who know the horses well

• It refers to the horses giving interviews

• It describes the way horses are trained

What humorous wish does a student express before the test?

• To have a horse that could distract the teacher

• To have a horse that could study with them

• To have a horse that could tell them the answers

• To have a horse that could take the test for them