no horse in this race or no dog in this fight
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
No vested interest in the outcome of a particular conflict, contest or debate.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Không có lợi ích cá nhân trong kết quả của một cuộc xung đột, cuộc thi hoặc cuộc tranh luận.
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Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikipedia “English-language idioms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Common questions
What does “no horse in this race or no dog in this fight” mean?
No vested interest in the outcome of a particular conflict, contest or debate.
Is “no horse in this race or no dog in this fight” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.