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Where did the idiom win by a nose come from?
From horse racing, where they judge the winner of the race by which horse's nose crosses the line first.
In horse racing must a horse with jockey pass through the finish line or just the nose touching the line is the winner?
"Win by a nose" is a horse racing term -- and means that the lead horse was just a little bit ahead of the second place horse. Therefore the horse that has his nose to the line first wins.
What does the expression to win by a nose mean?
"Win by a nose" is a horse racing term -- and means that the lead horse was just a little bit ahead of the second place horse. Actually, in the finish-photo the lead horse is ahead by the tip of its nose. Hence the term "photo finish" by the way... ;-) In everyday useage, "win by a nose" means any race that is very, very close.
What does it mean to win by a head in horse racing?
At the end of a horse race the winner's head crosses the finish line followed immediately by the next horse. This is a very close race. To win by a nose means the same thing, but instead of the head crossing the finish line first it is just a nose.
In which sport might a win be by a short half-head?
I suspect that either horse racing or some other track event where a photo at the finish would be used to determine the winner.
What does the phrase a racing certainty mean?
A horse in a race that is going to win. It is undoubted the horse will win. The horse cannot lose. It is a done deal. Nothing can prevent this event happening.
How do horse owners make money horse racing?
win money
What does it mean to "show" in horse racing and how does it impact the outcome of a race?
In horse racing, "showing" means a horse finishes in the top three positions. This impacts the outcome by determining the payout for bets placed on that horse to show. If a horse shows, bettors who wagered on that horse will receive a payout, even if the horse did not win the race.
What is a black horse in horse racing betting?
It means a horse that is not likely to win, or that the odds are stacked against him.
What sport can you win by a short half head?
I believe the only sports you can do that in is running (sprint racing) and horse racing
What is a place bet in horse racing and how does it differ from other types of bets?
A place bet in horse racing is when you bet on a horse to finish in either first or second place. This differs from other types of bets, such as a win bet where you only win if the horse finishes first, or an each-way bet where you win if the horse finishes in the top few positions.
In which sport might a win be a short half-head?
Horse racing I think ???????
