Don't complain if a gift is not up to your expectation.
Usage :
When Aunt Lara bought Cynthia a beautiful dress, she said she didn't like the dress with frills. I really think she shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.
Origin :
In the olden days, when horses were used for more than just riding, people would examine their teeth to check whether it was a young strong horse or an old one. But if you were gifted a horse by someone and you examined its teeth by looking at its mouth, then you would be hurting the feelings of the person who gifted it to you. In other words, it is better not to be too choosy or fuss about anything that comes to you as a gift.
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