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horses for courses

The practice of choosing the best person for a particular job.

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  • An allusion to the fact that a racehorse performs best on a racecourse to which it is specifically suited.
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Submitted on September 01, 2009

Additional definitions for 'horses for courses':

horses for coursesA person suited for one job may not be suited for another job, regardless of their expertise in the former job.
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