Phrase guide

no horse in this race

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

No vested interest in the outcome of a contest or debate.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I have no horse in this race; I just want to see justice done.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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.