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dont look a gift horse in the mouth

meaning if something is free dont find the flaws in it.

one way to tell a horses age is by looking at the wear on his teeth , if someone gives you a horse theres a good chance it is old and you wont get much use out of it.
sam got a bike for christmas , but it wasnt the one he asked for .... "dont look a gift horse in the mouth"
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Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth! 

A saying when someone gives you something useful but you don't like it at all and you would like to have something better for you .

In the past, when buying a horse, people looked to see if it had healthy teeth.
Dad: „I will give you my little car for your birthday.“
Daughter: „But I don’t like it! I’d rather like a big car!“
Dad: „OH, c’mon! Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth!“

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth 

When you buy a new style Dr. Pepper and she accuses you of cheating with her mate
I was walking your friend home and this is how you treat me so Don't look a gift horse in the mouth