beggars can't be choosers(when resources are limited, one must accept even substandard gifts) phrase [UK: ˈbe.ɡərz kɑːnt bi ˈtʃuː.zə(r)z] [US: ˈbe.ɡərz ˈkænt bi ˈtʃuː.zərz]
take it or leave it(accept the situation without change) phrase [UK: teɪk ɪt ɔː(r) liːv ɪt] [US: ˈteɪk ˈɪt ɔːr ˈliːv ˈɪt]