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Meaning
The speaker is reporting the loss of a horse in a way that sounds casual at first, then reveals that the horse jumped off a cliff. The exchange turns the situation into something surprising and absurd, especially with the final question about whether that is normal. It reads like dry humor built from understatement and shock.
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Source
The Scorpio Races (2011)
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
The phrase appears in the book "The Scorpio Races (2011)" by Maggie Stiefvater (Google Books snippet); no earlier source was checked.
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About Maggie Stiefvater
American author
Maggie Stiefvater is an American author best known for her young adult fantasy series The Wolves of Mercy Falls and The Raven Cycle. Her work centers on fantasy for young readers, and these two series are the titles most often associated with her name. She writes within the young adult genre, where she has built her reputation through imaginative, character-driven stories.
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