third hand

Noun

 * 1) 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) A source two steps removed from direct communication.

Adjective

 * 1) 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.
 * 1)  Not new, having more than one previous owner.
 * 1)  Not new, having more than one previous owner.