hobbyhorse

[US]/ˈhɒbiˌhɔːs/
[UK]/ˈhɑːbiˌhɔrs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a child's toy horse on a stick; an activity or topic that someone talks about frequently; an old or repeated theme; a carousel horse
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

hobbyhorse issue

hobbyhorse topic

hobbyhorse project

hobbyhorse debate

hobbyhorse concern

hobbyhorse argument

hobbyhorse discussion

hobbyhorse interest

hobbyhorse point

hobbyhorse activity

Example Sentences

his hobbyhorse is collecting rare stamps.

she often talks about her hobbyhorse, which is gardening.

the teacher's hobbyhorse is teaching history in an engaging way.

my friend’s hobbyhorse is playing the guitar.

they often argue about their hobbyhorses during discussions.

his hobbyhorse is writing poetry in his free time.

her hobbyhorse is volunteering at the animal shelter.

we share a hobbyhorse for photography.

the politician's hobbyhorse is environmental conservation.

his hobbyhorse often comes up in casual conversations.

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