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English - United States - Extended English idiom corpus

beggars cannot be choosers

beggars cannot be choosers

Meaning

People with few options should accept what is available.

Usage example

Use "beggars cannot be choosers" when people with few options should accept what is available.

Cultural context

A common English idiom or proverb included for public search discovery, learning, and IdiomBridge app promotion.

Related idioms

English - Zambia It takes a village. English - United States Do not count your chickens before they hatch. English - Canada The early bird catches the worm. English - United Kingdom A stitch in time saves nine.