Dont look a gift horse in the mouth

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth

Meaning

When you receive a gift accept it with good grace and don’t find fault with it.

Examples

I gave her a $700 phone and she said it wasn’t the right colour. Talk about looking a gift horse in the mouth!

Where did it originate?

Britain, 16th century proverb.

Where is it used?

Worldwide.

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