have a horse in the race
US /hæv ə hɔrs ɪn ðə reɪs/
UK /hæv ə hɔrs ɪn ðə reɪs/
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有切身利益, 有個人利害關係
to have a personal interest or stake in the outcome of a situation or event
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Of course he supports the new policy; he has a horse in the race because his company will benefit.
他當然支持這項新政策；他有切身利益，因為他的公司將從中受益。
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As a journalist, you shouldn't have a horse in the race when reporting on political campaigns.
作為一名記者，在報導政治競選時，你不應該有個人利益。