horses for courses

horse for course

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Definitions of horses for courses words

noun horses for courses a policy, course of action, etc modified slightly to take account of specific circumstances without departing in essentials from the original 0
noun horses for courses (Idiomatic) (chiefly Britain) Different people are suited for different jobs or situations; what is fitting in one case may not be fitting in another. 0
noun horses for courses (Idiomatic) (chiefly Britain) The practice of choosing the best person for a particular job, the best response for a situation, or the best means to achieve a specific end. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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