hobby-horse

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Alternative spelling of hobby horse
You describe a subject or idea as your hobby-horse if you have strong feelings on it and like talking about it whenever you have the opportunity. Honesty is a favourite hobby-horse for Courau
A child's toy consisting of a (usually wooden or cloth) horse mounted on a stick
The Irish hobby, an extinct breed of horse
A topic about which someone loves to talk at great length

Don't ask him about global warming: it's his favourite hobby horse, you'll never get away.

An early bicycle with no pedals or brakes; a draisienne
A puppet-like costume used in some traditional dances and festivals that gives its wearer the appearance of a man on horseback
hobbyhorse
{n} a small horse, stick, plaything, favorite thing, stupid or dull person, foil
hobbyhorse
alternative spelling of hobby horse
hobbyhorse
A strong, active horse, of a middle size, said to have been originally from Ireland; an ambling nag
hobbyhorse
A stick, often with the head or figure of a horse, on which boys make believe to ride
hobbyhorse
a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride
hobbyhorse
a topic to which one constantly reverts; "don't get him started on his hobbyhorse
hobbyhorse
{i} wooden rocking horse; pet idea or project
hobbyhorse
a topic to which one constantly reverts; "don't get him started on his hobbyhorse"
hobbyhorse
A subject or plan upon which one is constantly setting off; a favorite and ever-recurring theme of discourse, thought, or effort; that which occupies one's attention unduly, or to the weariness of others; a ruling passion
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