English Dictionary

hobby horse

noun

(originally) The Irish hobby, an extinct breed of horse. / A child's toy consisting of a (usually wooden or cloth) horse's head mounted on a stick.

She loves riding her hobby horse in the park.

意味（1）

(originally) The Irish hobby, an extinct breed of horse.

意味（2）

A child's toy consisting of a (usually wooden or cloth) horse's head mounted on a stick.

意味（3）

(figuratively) 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.

意味（4）

A puppet-like costume used in some traditional dances and festivals that gives its wearer the appearance of a man on horseback.

意味（5）

An early bicycle with no pedals or brakes; a draisienne.