hobbyhorse in English
noun
1
a child's toy consisting of a stick with a model of a horse's head at one end.
2
a preoccupation; a favorite topic.
one of her favorite hobbyhorses was about how people had to care for “the child inside.”
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1. Synonyms for Avocation include recreation, amusement, pastime, distraction, diversion, hobby, sideline, sport, whimsy and hobbyhorse
2. Another excellent chapter deals with the greenhouse effect and ozone depletion, which Brennan admits is a personal hobbyhorse.