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put the saddle on the right horse

idiom
Meaning

To assign praise or blame where it is properly due.


Examples
SIMPLE

Give credit to the real winner and put the saddle on the right horse.

CONTEXTUAL

The project succeeded because of Sarah, so let's put the saddle on the right horse and thank her.

COMPLEX

Before assigning fault for the budget deficit, the committee must investigate the facts to ensure they put the saddle on the right horse.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    beat a dead horse

    To persist or continue far beyond any purpose, interest or reason.

  2. 02

    burr in one's saddle

    Synonym of bee in one's bonnet.

  3. 03

    charley horse

    A muscle cramp, usually a strong one, in the thigh, leg, arm, or core.

  4. 04

    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).

  5. 05

    come right

    to have a successful or satisfying conclusion; to end well

  6. 06

    coming right up

    Used by the speaker to indicate readiness to provide something ordered or requested.

  7. 07

    damn right

    Expresses enthusiastic support or opposition, agreement or disagreement, certainty or emphasis.

  8. 08

    dark horse

    Someone who possesses talents or favorable characteristics that are not known or expected by others.

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