What does “Don't look a gift horse in the mouth” mean?

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth

Meaning: Don't criticize or question a gift or favor; just be grateful for it.

A caballo regalado no le mires el diente

Significado: No critiques o cuestiones un regalo o favor; simplemente agradécelo.

A cavalo dado não se olha os dentes

Significado: Não critique ou questione um presente ou favor; apenas seja grato por ele.

À cheval donné, on ne regarde pas les dents

Signification: Ne critiquez pas et ne remettez pas en question un cadeau ou une faveur ; soyez simplement reconnaissant.

Einem geschenkten Gaul schaut man nicht ins Maul

Bedeutung: Kritisiere oder hinterfrage kein Geschenk oder keinen Gefallen; sei einfach dankbar dafür.

A caval donato non si guarda in bocca

Significato: Non criticare o mettere in discussione un regalo o un favore; sii solo grato.

Bedava atın dişine bakılmaz

Anlam: Bir hediyeyi veya iyiliği eleştirme veya sorgulama; sadece minnettar ol.

不要对礼物挑剔

意思: 不要批评或质疑礼物或好意；只需要心存感激。

贈り物の歯を数えるな

意味: 贈り物や好意を批判したり疑ったりせず、ただ感謝しなさい。

공짜 말의 이빨을 보지 마라

의미: 선물이나 호의를 비판하거나 의심하지 말고 그냥 감사히 받아들여라.

Dialogue

19:45:30 - I can't believe she gave me this old couch. The color is so ugly.

19:45:33 - It was free, wasn't it? Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Just cover it with a blanket.

19:45:36 - I guess you're right. I shouldn't complain.

19:45:39 - Exactly. It's better than sitting on the floor.

14:10:55 - I'm not sure about this free ticket. The seat is in the back row.

14:10:58 - You're going to a concert for free. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.

14:11:01 - True. I'll just enjoy the music.

14:11:04 - That's the spirit.

08:30:22 - My neighbor gave me this old bike, but the tires need replacing.

08:30:25 - So? Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. You can fix the tires for cheap.

08:30:28 - You're right. It's a good bike — I shouldn't complain.

08:30:31 - Exactly. It'll save you money in the long run.