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Horses for courses

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Horses for courses. (British & Australian)
something that you say which means that it is important to choose suitable people for particular activities because everyone has different skills. Ah well, horses for courses. Just because a plumber can mend your washing machine, it doesn't follow that he can mend your car as well.
See also: course, Horse
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``I have always been a believer in horses for courses.
GOING FOR THE 'ULTIMATE' DOUBLE by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
It's not just a case of horses for courses, but rather one of all the courts in the sport.
WIMBLEDON : PLAYERS ENCOUNTER A NEW BALL GAME by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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