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Idiom: Horses For Courses

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Different people are suited for different jobs or situations; what is fitting in one case may not be fitting in another.

The practice of choosing the best person for a particular job, the best response for a situation, or the best means to achieve a specific end.

Example Sentences

1
John prefers hiking while Jane prefers running - horses for courses.
2
I don't understand why some people enjoy horror movies, but I guess it's horses for courses.
3
My sister loves spicy food, but it's not for me - horses for courses.
4
Tom excels in mathematics, while Sarah is better at languages - horses for courses.
5
Some people enjoy reading fantasy novels, while others prefer biographies - horses for courses.

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