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, 有个人利害关系
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.
他当然支持这项新政策；他有切身利益，因为他的公司将从中受益。
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As a journalist, you shouldn't have a horse in the race when reporting on political campaigns.
作为一名记者，在报道政治竞选时，你不应该有个人利益。