English / proverb
Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Do not critically inspect or find fault with something that has been received as a gift or gratuitous favor.; Do not be ungrateful or find fault with something given to you as a favor or unexpected opportunity
In context
01
The laptop my uncle handed down to me is slightly slow, but you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.
02
Even if the corporate gift hamper was small, don't look a gift horse in the mouth; appreciate the thoughtful gesture.
Synonyms
Accept gifts graciously,Be appreciative,Show gratitude
Antonyms
Scrutinize free gifts,Complain about favors,Find fault ungratefully
Collocations
remind not to look gift horse in mouth,ungrateful to look gift horse in mouth,appreciate rather than look in mouth