never look a gift horse in the mouth

If you receive a gift, do so graciously, without voicing criticisms. The saying is attributed to St. Jerome and refers to the practice of looking at a horse's teeth to determine its age. I know Aunt Jean isn't your favorite person, but she gave you that beautiful sweater as a present, and you should never look a gift horse in the mouth! A: "But I don't want this ancient car!" B: "Never look a gift horse in the mouth, OK? You're so lucky to get a car for free!"

See also: gift, horse, look, mouth, never

See also:

don't look a gift horse in the mouth
look a gift horse in the mouth
take the Browns to the Super Bowl
be in the black
eye for/to the main chance, to have an
an eye for the main chance
an eye on/for/to the main chance
be well off
make a stand
take a firm stand (on or against something)

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