Words & Phrases from Horse Racing
List of Everyday Terms and Idioms from Horse Racing
dead ringer, stud, neck and neck, home stretch
a leg up, dark horse, safe bet, long shot
“right out of the gate”
“inside track”
“down to the wire”
“by a nose”
“off and running”
“hit your stride”
“pony up money”
“in the running”
according to the “smart money
“back the wrong horse”
“jockey for position”
“across the board”
Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.
Give them a run for their money.