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saddle tramp

idiom
Meaning

In the Old West, a person who wanders from place to place on horseback.


Examples
SIMPLE

The saddle tramp rode into town looking for work.

CONTEXTUAL

The lonely saddle tramp stopped at the ranch, hoping for a warm meal and a place to sleep for the night.

COMPLEX

With nothing but a worn leather bag and a tired horse, the saddle tramp drifted across the vast, dusty plains in search of his next destination.

Anchors to
Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    burr in one's saddle

    Synonym of bee in one's bonnet.

  2. 02

    put the saddle on the right horse

    To assign praise or blame where it is properly due.

  3. 03

    ride tall in the saddle

    To act or conduct oneself in a manner that is imposing, impressive, resolute, or manly.

  4. 04

    tall in the saddle

    Imposing, impressive; resolute; manly.

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