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A caval donato non si guarda in bocca

Be grateful for what you receive without criticizing it

Literal Translation

"Don't look a gift horse in the mouth"

What it means

Be grateful for what you receive without criticizing it

Example in context

"Non ti piace il regalo? A caval donato non si guarda in bocca!"

"You don't like the gift? Don't look a gift horse in the mouth!"

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