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When you receive a gift as a gift, you should not look for defects, negative
aspects, or criticize it. On the contrary, it should be received with good pleasure
and thanks for the gesture.
Examples
when they give you something you did not want but it's still a gift
when they give you something that you wanted but it has some defect
In Colombian spanish
A caballo regalado no se le mira el colmillo
Definitions
It invites us to reflect on the importance of working and striving to achieve what
is desired, while at the same time invoking the help of divine grace.
Examples
When something bad happens to you it's fine that you entrust yourself to God
but look for ways to solve your problem
also ask God for your benefit but as you receive give someone else to also
receive and god multiply it
In colombian spanish
A dios rogando y con el mazo dando
Definition
If you have an enemy pretend to be Friends with them instead of openly fighting
with them. That way you can watch them carefully and figure out what they’re
planning
Example
Sara is always speaking bad so i prefer keep my Friends close and my enemies
closer
This is a war so keep your Friends close and your enemies closer
In colombian spanish
Ten a tus amigos cerca y a tus enemigos mas cerca
Definition
People who bravely go after what they want are more successful tan people who
try t olive safely
Example
Don’t be afraid the fortune favors the bold
Sahron fortune favors the bold so everything is going to be fine
In Colombia spanish
El que no arriesga un huevo no saca un pollo
Definition
You can get better service if you complain about something if you wait patiently
no one’s going to help you
Example
Charlee the squealy Wheel gets the Grease
In this office the squeaky Wheel gets the Grease
In colombian spanish
El que no llora no mama