Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Idiom] DON'T LOOK A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH. - Gratitude Over Critique: How to Accept Gifts Gracefully
Do not be critical or suspicious of something received as a gift.
The phrase "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth" comes from the practice of evaluating a horse’s age and health by its teeth. It encourages appreciation of gifts without criticizing them, stressing the importance of gratitude when receiving generosity, regardless of the gift's specifics.
Example Sentences
Just accept the car as is; don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
Accept the car's condition as it is without complaining.
When they offered him the free holiday package, he didn't look a gift horse in the mouth.
He accepted the free holiday package without finding faults.
Receiving some constructive criticism can be helpful, so don't look a gift horse in the mouth when someone offers genuine advice.
Constructive criticism can be beneficial, so don't reject it when offered.
