She is great at math, but he prefers art; it is horses for courses.
horses for courses
idiomDifferent people are suited for different jobs or situations; what is fitting in one case may not be fitting in another.
Origin
disputed originAn allusion to the fact that a racehorse performs best on a racecourse to which it is specifically suited.
We chose the quiet candidate for the research role and the outgoing one for sales, because it is truly horses for courses.
Recognizing that different projects demand distinct skill sets, the manager assigned tasks based on the principle of horses for courses to ensure optimal results.
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change horses in midstream
To change one's plan or approach when an effort is already underway or at another inopportune time.
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drive a coach and horses through
To spoil, break or render ineffective (a rule, plan or agreement).
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hold one's horses
To be patient; to wait.
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swap horses in midstream
Alternative form of change horses in midstream.
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wild horses
A force not subject to human control and normally stronger than a man.