Phrases & Idioms

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Phrases and Idioms





you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink


Meaning:
we can offer good things to people but we can't force them to accept that; we cannot enforce our decisions on anyone even if they are for their betterment

Sample:
Don't get upset for your brother's failure, you have tried your level best to educate him--well you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.

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