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beggars can't be choosers

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.23 in modern English

Syllables
beg-gars -can't be -choosers
IPA
34
Scrabble Score
21
Letters
4
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

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

Example Sentences

Frequently Paired Words

Hobson's choice take it or leave it my way or the highway

Synonyms

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

Questions

What does beggars can't be choosers mean?
Something is better than nothing: those who can't provide for themselves should accept whatever help is available.

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