Идиомы
you can lead a horse to water (but you can't make it drink)
Значение английской идиомы you can lead a horse to water (but you can't make it drink), пример звучания и использования.
–можно предоставить кому-либо возможность, но нельзя заставить делать что-либо силой
Использование you can lead a horse to water (but you can't make it drink):
Alec was given the opportunity to study at a community college, but he decided not to enter the college. Well, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.