Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dont-look-a-gift-horse-in-the-mouth
idiom
/dɒnt lʊk ə ɡɪft hɔːs ɪn ðə maʊθ/
Definition
This phrase means to not criticize or question the value of something that has been given to you for free.
Examples
- When I received the old bicycle from my neighbor, I remembered the saying, ‘Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.’
- She was upset about the color of the free dress she received, but I told her, ‘Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.’
Meaning
When someone gives you a gift or a favor, you should accept it graciously rather than examining it too closely or finding faults.
Synonyms
- Accept gifts graciously
- Be thankful for free offerings
- Don’t question generosity
