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What is the meaning of the idiom to look a gift horse in the mouth?
By looking a horse in the mouth, you can tell their age and whether or not they're in good health. But if you get a horse as a gift, you should be happy to have a horse and not question what shape they're in.
What are the release dates for Simon - 1995 Simon Looks a Gift Horse in the Mouth 1-19?
Simon - 1995 Simon Looks a Gift Horse in the Mouth 1-19 was released on: USA: 1996
What is an idiom for not asking questions about the value of a gift someone is giving you?
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
Where does the expression Don't look at the gift horse in the mouth come from?
This expression refers to the Trojan horse statue that was a gift by the Greek army filled with Greek soldiers to the Trojan army. The Trojans celebrated, what they thought to be their victory and as they fell asleep, the greek soldiers emerged and slaughtered them. If you looked this gift horse in the mouth, you would have found several hiding Greek soldiers.
What does don't look a gimped hourse in the mouth mean?
The expression is "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth." People who buy and sell horses, can tell the age and health of a horse by examining the horse's mouth. However, if someone gives you a horse, you should not examine its mouth to determine its value, simply accept the gift. So the expression means, "If someone gives you a present, do not try to determine what it is worth. Just accept the gift and say, thank you."
Kick a gift horse in the mouth?
I thought the saying was that! Dont kick a gift horse in the mouth. It sounds more appropiate then "look" a gift horse in the mouth. The history of the original saying states- To look a gift horse in the mouth implies the age of the horse- in relation to that of gifts received by another, one would imply that with such a saying that the receiver is only looking at the "value of the gift. Most recently i gave someone a gift for health, it was not the value, however the thought and kindness that went into it. Most hurt that the receiver gave it back, i proceeded to send him a message saying Never "kick a gift horse in the mouth" Hmmm??? maybe this figure of speech just came naturally to me. It seems like a much more appropiate saying in comparision to its original saying, based on the meaning it serves in relation to the value of the gift. I like my saying more.
Does the phrase looking a gift horse in the mouth originate from the legend of the Trojan Horse?
No - you can estimate a horse's age by looking at its teeth. Looking a "gift horse in the mouth" would be like judging the gift's value or appearing ungrateful. The general idea is: it may not be ideal (like an old horse) but it was free & you can still make good use of it & be grateful for having one at all.
Where does the expression Don't look the gift horse in the mouth come from?
Something like this: the value of a horse is related it its age - i.e., a younger horse is more valuable than an older horse. You can determine the relative age of a horse by inspecting its teeth. Back in the day, a horse was commonly given as a gift. If a man received a horse as a gift, and then inspected inside its mouth, he was trying to assess the value of the gift he received. So, the saying means that you should not assess the value of any gift that you receive; rather you should be thankful for the thoughtfulness of the gift-giver
What is the idiom for it is rude to try and work out how valuable a gift is?
One such idiom is "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth."
Can you unscramble proverb into one words?
horse look in mouth don't a gift the
What are the release dates for Nancy - 1970 Never Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth 1-15?
Nancy - 1970 Never Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth 1-15 was released on: USA: 24 December 1970
What was the nationality of people inside Trojan Horse?
The Greeks were the people inside the Trojan Horse. The people of Troy thought it was a wonderful gift. This is were the old saying 'don't look a gift horse in the mouth' came from.
