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Explaining "Horses for courses"
Reviewed and edited by 
Lloyd Cooper 29/09/2024, 20:28
Lloyd Cooper 29/09/2024, 20:28English.me team member
What does it mean?
The phrase "horses for courses" means that what is suitable for one person or situation might not be suitable for another, and that different people are better suited for different things.
Tone
Informal
Origin
The phrase comes from horse racing in Great Britain and Ireland, where horses are believed to perform better on certain racetracks that suit their specific abilities or traits.
Examples of usage
- We need to assign tasks based on each person's strengths. Remember, it's horses for courses.
- Some people prefer to work at night while others are more productive in the morning; it's just horses for courses.
Phrases
