No horse in this race Meaning in English

expression

US

NOH HORS IN THIS RAYS

UK

NOH HAWS IN THIS RAYS

Definition

Used to say that you are not involved in a competition, argument, or situation and have nothing to lose or gain from it.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal idiom. Often used to express neutrality or a lack of personal interest in the outcome of an argument, contest, or situation. Similar phrases: 'no skin in the game', 'not my fight'. Avoid using in very formal writing.

• Spanish: no tener nada que ganar o perder - no estar involucrado
• Portuguese (BR): não ter nada a ver com isso - não estar envolvido
• Portuguese (PT): não ter nada a ver com isso - não estar envolvido
• Chinese (Simplified): 与此无关（无利害关系）
• Chinese (Traditional): 與此無關（無利害關係）
• Hindi: इसमें मेरी कोई भूमिका नहीं है - इसमें मेरा कोई दांव नहीं है
• Arabic: لا مصلحة لي في هذا
• Bengali: এই ব্যাপারে আমার কোনো যোগসূত্র নেই
• Russian: не иметь к этому отношения - не быть заинтересованным
• Japanese: 関係がない - 利害関係がない
• Vietnamese: không liên quan - không có lợi ích cá nhân
• Korean: 관심이 없다 - 관여하지 않는다
• Turkish: bu işte çıkarım yok - ilgim yok
• Urdu: میرا اس میں کوئی فائدہ یا نقصان نہیں
• Indonesian: tidak punya kepentingan di sini - tidak terlibat

Example Sentences

I have no horse in this race, so I don't mind who wins.

basic

She said she has no horse in this race and will stay neutral.

basic

They argued a lot, but I had no horse in this race.

basic

Honestly, I've got no horse in this race—just watching for fun.

natural

Ask someone else—I've got no horse in this race and don't want to get involved.

natural

People keep debating, but I've got no horse in this race—I'm just here for the snacks.

natural