Common English Idiom – Beggars can’t be choosers

Idiom:
“Beggars can’t be choosers.” = If you get something for free you can’t complain about it.
(If you begged, you don’t get to choose what you are given)
choosers – CHOO-ZERZ

“It was cold so I asked Bill if I could borrow a sweater and he lent me a real ugly one! At least it was warm, so I can’t complain. Beggars can’t be choosers.”



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