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: He should thank his lucky stars he didn't lose his job.

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

Ex: Losing that job was hard, but it made me count my blessings.

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

Ex: Be careful how you speak to your sponsor; you don't want to bite the hand that feeds you.

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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: A free ticket is a free ticket; stop looking a gift horse in the mouth.

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to use something in the most effective or productive way

Ex: She made every second count during her short speech.

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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: I don't expect special treatment; I just need someone to put in a good word.

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

Ex: Never take your health for granted.