Interesting Yiddish Proverbs, Idioms and Sayings

Feb 14 2025

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7. “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.” (קוק נישט אין דעם מויל פון א מתנה פּונקט)

This expression advises against questioning the value of a gift. When receiving something freely given, it’s wise to accept it graciously rather than scrutinizing its worth. This proverb promotes gratitude and humility in accepting kindness.

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