get on horse

get on (one's) horse

To prepare or get ready to leave. Well, I had better get on my horse. It was lovely to see you, as always. Time to get on my horse—I don't want to miss my train! A: "Traffic looks pretty bad, so we better get on our horse." B: "Yeah, we don't want to be late."

See also: get, horse, on

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get on one's horse

Sl. to prepare to leave. (Usually fig., with no horse present.) It's time to get on my horse and get out of here. I've got to get on my horse and go.

See also: get, horse, on

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