pick the right horse

To select from numerous options a person or thing that becomes or proves to be successful. It seems we picked the right horse with those stocks—the money they're earning is just unbelievable. I still can't believe that I picked the right horse for Best Actress—her victory was such a long shot!

See also: horse, pick, right

See also:

back the right horse
pick the wrong horse
the wrong horse
back the wrong horse
class act
a class act
the straw that breaks the camel's back
the straw that breaks the donkey's back
the straw that broke the camel's back
the straw that broke the donkey's back

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