Hobbyhorse - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈhɒbɪhɔːrs|  American pronunciation of the word hobbyhorse
Brit.  |ˈhɒbɪhɔːs|  British pronunciation of the word hobbyhorse

noun

- a topic to which one constantly reverts
don't get him started on his hobbyhorse
- a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride (syn: hobby)

Extra examples

Once he gets on his hobbyhorse and starts talking about taxes, you can't get him to discuss anything else.

She's been riding that hobbyhorse for months.

I'm afraid safe driving isn't Jaqui's only hobbyhorse.

Vicky was on her hobbyhorse again.

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