English Explanatory Dictionary

beggars can't be choosers

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. Something is better than nothing: those who can't provide for themselves should accept whatever help is available.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-beggars can't be choosers.wav

Word forms

beggars can't be choosers

Synonyms

something is better than nothing half a loaf is better than none don't look a gift horse in the mouth
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