you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink
The phrase "you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink" is an idiom that means you can provide someone with an opportunity or offer them assistance, but you cannot force them to accept or take advantage of it. It implies that you can guide or advise someone, but ultimately, they have the power to make their own decisions and take action.
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