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.