English Expression · Intermediate
horse pill
A medicinal pill which is very large in size and is therefore difficult for a person to swallow
Pronunciation: say horse pill
Meaning
A medicinal pill which is very large in size and is therefore difficult for a person to swallow.
Example
I'm lucky enough to remember to take my horse pill, much less drop it into a glass and wait 45 minutes.
I'm lucky enough to remember to take my horse pill, much less drop it into a glass and wait 45 minutes.
Practice tips
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