How to Pronounce "don't look a gift horse in the mouth"
expression
DONT LOOK uh GIFT HORS in thuh MOWTH
DOHNT LUK uh GIFT HAWSS in thuh MOWTH
Definition
This expression means you should not criticize or inspect something you received as a gift or favor—just be grateful for it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈɫʊk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɪft/ /ˈhɔɹs/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈmaʊθ
British English
dəʊnt/ /lˈʊk/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈɪft/ /hˈɔːs/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /mʌʊθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DONT LOOK uh GIFT HORS in thuh MOWTH
UK
DOHNT LUK uh GIFT HAWSS in thuh MOWTH
Listen in Context
When you get a free meal, don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
She was unhappy with the present, but her mother said, 'Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.'
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth if someone gives you concert tickets.
I know the shirt isn't my style, but hey, don't look a gift horse in the mouth.