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by Mrs.mezzo is a Wagnerian soprano on February 28th, 2009
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by CaptainHarley adores his life penguin on February 28th, 2009
It's a phrase used when it becomes apparent that there is more than one person trying to accomplish something. It refers to the resulting competition as "a horse race."
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Thank you! Do you have any idea of its origin?
by Mrs.mezzo is a Wagnerian soprano on February 28th, 2009
The origins are probably lost in antiquity, but I would guess that it was first used back when horses were still used on public roads. : )
by CaptainHarley adores his life penguin on February 28th, 2009