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Meaning of the word "(straight) from the horse's mouth" in English

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(straight) from the horse's mouth

US /streɪt frəm ðə ˈhɔrsɪz maʊθ/
UK /streɪt frəm ðə ˈhɔrsɪz maʊθ/
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Idiom

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from the original or a reliable source

Example:
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I heard it straight from the horse's mouth that the company is merging.
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You can trust this information; it came straight from the horse's mouth.
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