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gift horse
Noun
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
一見魅力的な贈り物に見えても、実際にはその贈り物に隠れたコストやデメリットが伴う場合がある、つまり受け手の期待やニーズに完全には応えられないという意味です。
（ plural ）
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(idiomatic) An apparent gift, that has substantial associated costs or drawbacks, especially a gift that does not fit perfectly with the recipient's wants or needs.
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gift horse
At first the donated van seemed like a gift horse, but its frequent breakdowns and repair bills soon showed it came with hidden costs.
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At first the donated van seemed like a gift horse, but its frequent breakdowns and repair bills soon showed it came with hidden costs.
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