limosnero y con garrote

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “beggar and with a stick”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /limosˌneɾo i kon ɡaˈrote/ [li.mozˌne.ɾo i kõŋ ɡaˈro.t̪e]
  • Syllabification: li‧mos‧ne‧ro y con ga‧rro‧te

Phrase

limosnero y con garrote

  1. (idiomatic) beggars can't be choosers (those who receive help should be grateful and not complain about preferences)
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