Don't mention tax, or Bernard'll get on his hobbyhorse again.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
hobbyhorse — hob|by|horse [ˈhɔbiho:s US ˈha:biho:rs] n [Date: 1500 1600; Origin: hobby small horse (14 19 centuries) (probably from Hobbin, a man s name, from Robin) + horse] 1.) a subject that someone has strong opinions about and that they talk about too… … Dictionary of contemporary English
hobbyhorse — noun 1 (C) a child s toy like a horse s head on a stick, which the child pretends to ride on 2 be on your hobbyhorse to talk for a long time about a subject you think is very interesting … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
on hobbyhorse — on (your) hobbyhorse if someone is on their hobbyhorse, they are talking about a subject which they think is interesting and important, and which they talk about at any time that they can, even if other people are not interested. Don t mention… … New idioms dictionary
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hobby — hob|by S3 [ˈhɔbi US ˈha: ] n plural hobbies [Date: 1800 1900; Origin: hobbyhorse] an activity that you enjoy doing in your free time →↑interest, pastime ↑pastime ▪ What are your hobbies? ▪ Susan s hobbies include reading, cooking, and drama. ▪… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Dancing With The Moonlit Knight — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda «Dancing With The Moonlit Knight» Canción de Genesis Álbum Selling England by the Pound Publicación 12 octubre 1973 … Wikipedia Español
