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horseback opinion

idiom
Meaning

An opinion given without thorough consideration or a firm basis, often used in a casual or speculative way.


Examples
SIMPLE

That is just a horseback opinion, not a real fact.

CONTEXTUAL

He gave a horseback opinion about the new law before he had even read the document.

COMPLEX

The analyst offered a quick horseback opinion on the market trends, though he later admitted he lacked the data to support his claims.

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  1. 01

    court of public opinion

    The news media and the public at large, seen as being able to deliver a judgement on someone in the manner of a judge.

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