This proverb means that one should not critically evaluate or find faults in a gift or favor received. It suggests that people should accept gifts graciously without questioning their value or quality. The phrase originates from the practice of inspecting a horse's teeth to determine its age and value. ... [مشاهده متن کامل]
معادل ضرب المثل ایرانی دندان اسب پیشکشی را نمی شمارند. مترادف؛ Don’t look for faults in a free gift مثال؛ "When her friend gave her an old but functional phone, she didn’t complain—after all, a wise man never looked a gift horse in the mouth. " "He wasn’t thrilled about the free meal, but he remembered the saying: a wise man never looked a gift horse in the mouth. " "The company offered her a bonus; she didn’t ask why—because a wise man never looks a gift horse in the mouth. "