English Expression · Intermediate
iron horse
A railroad steam locomotive
Pronunciation: say iron horse
Meaning
A railroad steam locomotive.
Example
Run beside your iron horse, leading it, as it were, with your hand, so as to familiarize yourself with its movements : this will be an affair of a few minutes merely.
Run beside your iron horse, leading it, as it were, with your hand, so as to familiarize yourself with its movements : this will be an affair of a few minutes merely.
Practice tips
- Practice iron horse out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.