Definitions
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- noun idiomatic An apparent gift, that has substantial associated costs.
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- noun a gift (usually of inferior quality) that should be accepted uncritically
Etymologies
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From the economics of horse ownership, in which an aging horse of declining value continues to require feeding and stabling. Possibly influenced by the proverb don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
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reesetee commented on the word gift horse
Don't look it in the mouth.
January 5, 2008
uselessness commented on the word gift horse
Why not? Does it bite?
January 5, 2008
bilby commented on the word gift horse
No, it just resembles John Kerry.
January 5, 2008
uselessness commented on the word gift horse
Eewww, then I'll be sure to avoid looking it anywhere.
January 5, 2008
reesetee commented on the word gift horse
It's just What They Say.
January 5, 2008
skipvia commented on the word gift horse
I think you may be looking at the wrong end, there, bilby.
January 5, 2008
uselessness commented on the word gift horse
Who says that? These people?
January 5, 2008
reesetee commented on the word gift horse
Yes. Those people.
January 5, 2008
sionnach commented on the word gift horse
Safer not to inspect either end too closely. The poor beastie could have been feagued or bishopped. Or both.
(See, I really have learned something on Wordie - a year ago, I didn't know either of those words)
January 5, 2008