Phrases with «gift horse»

The phrase "gift horse" refers to a situation where someone is giving you something for free, and it's impolite or ungrateful to question or criticize what they're offering. It means you should appreciate the gift given to you and not ask too many questions about it. Full definition

Sentences with «gift horse»

Please don; t look gift horses in the face. (realclimate.org)
However, when a baby blue cashmere sweater is given to you, you don't look that gift horse in the face. (theadoredlife.com)
We are not looking gift horses in the mouth, but we should be capable of financing our own development, so that whatever anybody else wants to come and give is like a bonus, the icing on the cake.» (3news.com)
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Phrases with «gift horse»

Sentences with «gift horse»

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