look a gift horse in the mouth
US /lʊk ə ɡɪft hɔrs ɪn ðə maʊθ/
UK /lʊk ə ɡɪft hɔrs ɪn ðə maʊθ/
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挑剔赠品, 对礼物吹毛求疵
to be ungrateful when receiving a gift or favor by criticizing it
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I know the car isn't new, but don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
我知道车不是新的，但不要挑剔赠品。
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They offered you a free trip, so don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
他们给你提供了免费旅行，所以不要挑剔赠品。