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Einem geschenkten Gaul schaut man nicht ins Maul

Stephan KaiserSeptember 3, 2015

Inspecting a gift of any kind, even a gift horse, is impolite to the giver, hence the German proverb. It's part of DW's special collection of illustrated German sayings. Listen to hear how the expression is pronounced.

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