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)