the sport of kings
idiomPart ofsport
the sport of kings — idiom
1. Horse racing, considered a prestigious or royal pastime.
1.idiom
Definition
Horse racing, considered a prestigious or royal pastime.
Example
Baraka's family has been involved in the sport of kings for three generations, breeding racehorses in Kentucky.
Many people still think of horse racing as the sport of kings, with its elegant hats and expensive bets.