third hand

Meaning

1. noun A tool used to squeeze caliper brakes against the rim of a wheel, as on a bicycle, thereby allowing adjustments to the brake cable.
2. noun A source two steps removed from direct communication.
3. adjective Having been relayed by two intermediate sources.

   I heard the story from someone who got it from the horse's mouth. You're getting it third hand.

4. adjective Not new, having more than one previous owner.

Similar words

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