Horse sense Meaning in English
expression
Definition
The ability to make good decisions using simple, practical judgment; common sense, especially not complicated by book knowledge.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and a bit old-fashioned in modern usage. Synonymous with 'common sense', but emphasizes practical, everyday judgment over academic knowledge. Used in both praise ('She has horse sense') and advice ('Use your horse sense'). Rarely used outside English-speaking cultures.
Example Sentences
My grandfather always relied on his horse sense.
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Use your horse sense to solve this problem.
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She may not be highly educated, but she has lots of horse sense.
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If you don't know what to do, just trust your horse sense.
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That plan sounds complicated—let's use a little horse sense here.
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Sometimes horse sense is worth more than a college degree.
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