[Idiom] NEVER LOOK A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH. - Why Criticizing Gifts is Frowned Upon
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
Don’t criticize gifts.
'Never look a gift horse in the mouth' is an adage advising against criticizing or assessing the value of a gift. The phrase originates from the practice of determining a horse’s age by examining its teeth, which implies evaluating a present's value is both rude and ungrateful. It teaches appreciation of gifts without judgement, emphasizing gratitude over material value.
Example Sentences
Never look a gift horse in the mouth; be grateful instead.
Accept gifts with gratitude.
When she received a surprise gift, her mom advised her to never look a gift horse in the mouth.
Her mom advised her to be grateful when receiving a surprise gift.
Even though the present wasn't perfect, she remembered to never look a gift horse in the mouth.
Even if the present wasn't perfect, she remembered to be thankful.