Welcome New User! ( Create Account | Sign In )

How WebAnswers Works|Become an Expert|FAQs|Advanced Search

Maximize

You are here: Home Categories Other & Miscellaneous What does look a gift horse in the mouth mean?

Previous | Next

Question

Submitted 368 days ago...

DropItLow

New User (7)

What does look a gift horse in the mouth mean?

Someone said that on tv last night... what is that where does it come from?

Share | Abuse

Answers

Awarded Answer (What’s This?)

Answer 1 / 2

Submitted 368 days ago...

guido

Authority (437)

When buying a horse one of the things you do is check its teeth as they are indicators of its overall condition. So the phrase means since someone is giving you something don't question it too much and look for faults in the gift.

Share | Link | Abuse

Answer 2 / 2

Submitted 368 days ago...

wifenumber5

Beginner (40)

So is that like being ungratful?

Share | Link | Abuse

This Question was awarded 355 days ago therefore you can no longer post an Answer. However you may post a comment below.

Add A Comment

Related Questions

Mobo horse

I found a metal toy horse with mobo and regd on it .it is a ride on plus push toy can you...

View Question

What does it mean when you dream someone gives you earrings as a gift?

Earring given to me as a gift

View Question

If i send a package to a friend in germany from the usa, would she have to pay anything to customs?

I live in the usa and would like to send a gift of thanks to a great friend who lives in germany...

View Question

Fraction word problem

5/8 of a gift card was used for lunch. 1/3 of the remaining amount was used for dessert....

View Question

How do i change the cutting height on an older wheel horse lawn tractor 511-5?

Have a nice wheel horse 511-5 lawn tractor with a lift handle for the deck. however, it will...

View Question

My renewal and gift offer

I was billed for a gift subscription but when i submitted our offer, it was to be a 2 for...

View Question

What is the significance of a horse with one or more hoofs in the air on a statue?

What is the significance of a horse with one or more hoofs in the air on a statue containing...

View Question

Cash gift

If someone gives a cash gift of 200,000 or more does the recipient have to pay income tax...

View Question

My question is regarding renewal of the tv guide

In my promotional mailing i received it said that i could receive your "preferred subscriber"...

View Question

What is the appropriate amount of money to give as a graduation gift to a daughter of a close friend?

Gift would be from a middle class family to a middle class family.

View Question