look a gift horse in the mouth
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To find fault with something that has been received as a gift or favor.
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.Đừng có mà được voi đòi tiên.
Tatoeba sentence #404824 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikipedia “English-language idioms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Common questions
What does “look a gift horse in the mouth” mean?
To find fault with something that has been received as a gift or favor.
Is “look a gift horse in the mouth” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.