Horse Sense

Pronunciation: /hɔːrs sɛns/

Definitions of horse sense

noun the ability to make good judgments and decisions

Example Sentences

A1 Having horse sense means being practical and sensible in everyday situations.

A2 She showed great horse sense by saving money for a rainy day.

B1 People with horse sense are able to make good decisions based on logic and experience.

B2 His horse sense told him not to invest in that risky business venture.

C1 Developing horse sense is essential for navigating complex situations with clarity and wisdom.

C2 The politician's lack of horse sense led to a series of poor choices that ultimately cost him the election.

Examples of horse sense in a Sentence

formal Having horse sense is essential for making sound decisions in business.

informal You need to use your horse sense when dealing with that tricky customer.

slang I trust her to always have good horse sense when it comes to investing.

figurative He may not have book smarts, but he definitely has a lot of horse sense when it comes to practical matters.

Grammatical Forms of horse sense

• plural: horse senses
• comparative: more horse sense
• superlative: most horse sense
• present tense: has horse sense
• future tense: will have horse sense
• perfect tense: has had horse sense
• continuous tense: is having horse sense
• singular: horse sense
• positive degree: horse sense
• infinitive: to have horse sense
• gerund: having horse sense
• participle: having had horse sense

Origin and Evolution of horse sense

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'horse sense' originated in the United States in the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the practical and common-sense knowledge possessed by individuals who work with horses, the term 'horse sense' has evolved to refer to practical wisdom or good judgment in general.