I understand the meaning of the saying and the context it’s used in.
What I don’t understand is why you would look a horse (or gift horse) in the MOUTH. What is special about its mouth?
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A good way to tell if an animal is healthy (certainly back in the day) is to look at their teeth. A good pair of teeth means they have decent bones composition and that they will be able to eat properly. Bad teeth might the sign of a more serious problem, and could also mean the animal will eventually lose their teeth, be unable to eat, and die.
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