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Meaning of when you hear hoofbeats, think of horses, not zebras | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

When diagnosing a patient's symptoms, common ailments should be considered as more probable than rare ones.

informal

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

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