beggars can't be choosers

Idioms & Phrases

beggars can't be choosers

Those in dire need must be content with what they get. For example, The cheapest model will have to dobeggars can't be choosers. This expression was familiar enough to be included in John Heywood's 1546 collection of proverbs.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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