hobby-horse



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hobby-horse

A subject, topic, or issue about which one frequently or incessantly talks, expounds, or complains. Ah, here we go again. Once grandpa gets on his hobby-horse about the government, there's no stopping him!

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Paul[pɔ:l]
WarrickWAWR-ik, WAHR-ikEnglish (Rare)
Youtayo:-tahJapanese
Olujimi-Western African, Yoruba
StirlingSTUR-lingEnglish (Rare)
Monroe[mən'rəu]