no horse in this race

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From betting on horse racing; someone who has not placed bets on any of the horses in a particular race will have no vested interest in any of them winning.

Pronunciation

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Noun

no horse in this race

  1. (idiomatic) No vested interest in the outcome of a contest or debate.
    I have no horse in this race; I just want to see justice done.

Synonyms

  • no dog in this fight
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