Interactions - Gratitude & Ingratitude

Dive into English idioms regarding gratitude and ingratitude, like "put in a word for" and "look a gift horse in the mouth".

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to feel really grateful, particularly because something dangerous or unpleasant did not happen

Ex: You should thank your lucky stars that no one was hurt.

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to try to appreciate and cherish all the good things one has in one's life

Ex: After the accident, she started counting her blessings more often.

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to be ungrateful to the person who has helped one by mistreating or betraying them

Ex: After everything she did for him, he bit the hand that fed him.

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to look for faults in a gift, favor, or opportunity that has been given to one, in a way that shows ingratitude

Ex: It's a free laptop, so don't look a gift horse in the mouth.

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to use something in the most effective or productive way

Ex: You only get one chance, so make it count.

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to talk highly of someone as a way of helping them get an advantage, such as succeeding in a job interview

Ex: Could you put in a good word for me with the hiring manager?

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to not appreciate a person or thing because one thinks one will never lose them

Ex: Don't take your parents for granted; they won't always be around.