and the horse you rode in on
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Meaning · English
An intensifier.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"Don't threaten me," I told him.
"Fuck you and the horse you rode in on![…]"
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “and the horse you rode in on” mean?
An intensifier.
Is “and the horse you rode in on” formal or informal?
and the horse you rode in on is generally derogatory, slang.