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the gift of the gab (British, American & Australian, American)

an ability to speak easily and confidently and to persuade people to do what you want. An Irishman, he had the gift of the gab. You might hate what he said but you had to listen.

not look a gift horse in the mouth

if someone tells you not to look a gift horse in the mouth, they mean that you should not criticize or feel doubt about something good that has been offered to you. Okay, it's not the job of your dreams but it pays good money. I'd be inclined not to look a gift horse in the mouth if I were you.

See also: horse, look, mouth

think you are God's gift to women (humorous)

if a man thinks he is God's gift to women, he thinks he is extremely attractive and that all women love him. He's the most arrogant man I've ever met and he thinks he's God's gift to women. Oh for goodness sake, you really think you're God's gift to women, don't you!

See also: think

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look a gift horse in the mouth

to criticize or refuse to take something that has been offered to you. I know the car's not in great condition, but you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.

Usage notes: usually follows never or not, as in the example

Etymology: based on the idea that you can discover a lot about a horse's condition by looking at its teeth

See also: horse, look, mouth