Give credit to the real winner and put the saddle on the right horse.
put the saddle on the right horse
idiomTo assign praise or blame where it is properly due.
The project succeeded because of Sarah, so let's put the saddle on the right horse and thank her.
Before assigning fault for the budget deficit, the committee must investigate the facts to ensure they put the saddle on the right horse.
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beat a dead horse
To persist or continue far beyond any purpose, interest or reason.
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burr in one's saddle
Synonym of bee in one's bonnet.
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charley horse
A muscle cramp, usually a strong one, in the thigh, leg, arm, or core.
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close the stable door after the horse has bolted
To attempt to prevent a problem that has already occurred; to design and implement a preventive mechanism that is too late (after the first failure instead of before).
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come right
to have a successful or satisfying conclusion; to end well
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coming right up
Used by the speaker to indicate readiness to provide something ordered or requested.
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damn right
Expresses enthusiastic support or opposition, agreement or disagreement, certainty or emphasis.
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dark horse
Someone who possesses talents or favorable characteristics that are not known or expected by others.