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better a dinner of herbs than a stalled ox where hate is
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the company makes the feast
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adversity makes strange bedfellows
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absence makes the heart grow fonder
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better be alone than in bad company
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clothing is cherishable when new, but relationship when old
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familiarity breeds contempt
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good company on the road is the shortest cut
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long absent, soon forgotten
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out of sight, out of mind
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far from eye, far from heart
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they are not dead who live in the hearts they leave behind
better a dinner of herbs than a stalled ox where hate is
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/bˈɛɾɚɹ ɐ dˈɪnɚɹ ʌv ˈɜːbz ðˌænə stˈɔːld ˈɑːks wˌɛɹ hˈeɪt ɪz/
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used to emphasize the value of genuine connections and meaningful interactions over superficial or extravagant experiences

the company makes the feast
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/ðə kˈʌmpəni mˌeɪks ðə fˈiːst/
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used to imply that good company can enhance the enjoyment of a meal or gathering, emphasizing the value of social connections and relationships in creating a positive atmosphere

adversity makes strange bedfellows
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/ædvˈɚsɪɾi ɔːɹ pˈɑːlətˌɪks mˌeɪks stɹˈeɪndʒ bˈɛdfɪlˌoʊz/
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used to imply difficult situations can bring together unlikely allies, as people may put aside their differences to work towards a common goal in the face of adversity

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The man had always been at odds with his neighbor, but when a natural disaster struck their community, they both realized that adversity makes strange bedfellows, working together to help their neighbors and rebuild their community.
absence makes the heart grow fonder
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/ˈæbsəns ɔːɹ dˈɪstəns mˌeɪks ðə hˈɑːɹt ɡɹˈoʊ fˈɑːndɚ/
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used to suggest that being separated from someone or something can increase our affection and appreciation for them

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The woman had been away from her family for several months and realized that absence makes the heart grow fonder, as she felt a stronger emotional attachment to them upon her return.
better be alone than in bad company
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/bˈɛɾɚ biː ɐlˈoʊn ðɐn ɪn bˈæd kˈʌmpəni/
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used to emphasize the importance of choosing one's companions carefully and avoiding negative influences, even if it means being alone

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When Jane realized that her friends were involved in illegal activities, she decided to distance herself from them, remembering the saying better be alone than in bad company
clothing is cherishable when new, but relationship when old
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/klˈoʊðɪŋ ɪz tʃˈɛɹɪʃəbəl wɛn nˈuː bˌʌt ɹɪlˈeɪʃənʃˌɪp wɛn ˈoʊld/
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used to imply that while new things may bring temporary joy, long-lasting relationships are more valuable and worthy of cherishing

familiarity breeds contempt
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/fəmˌɪlɪˈæɹɪɾi bɹˈiːdz kəntˈɛmpt/
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used to suggest that the more familiar one becomes with someone or something, the more likely one is to develop a negative attitude or lack of respect toward them

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Mark had always admired his boss, but after working for him for several years, he began to see his boss's weaknesses, and he started to develop a sense of contempt towards him, proving that familiarity breeds contempt.
good company on the road is the shortest cut
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/ɡˈʊd kˈʌmpəni ɑːnðə ɹˈoʊd ɪz ðə ʃˈɔːɹɾəst kˈʌt/
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used to imply that having good companionship on a journey can make the journey seem shorter and more enjoyable

long absent, soon forgotten
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/lˈɑːŋ ˈæbsənt sˈuːn fɚɡˈɑːʔn̩/
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used to imply that when someone is away for a long time, people tend to forget about them or lose interest in them

out of sight, out of mind
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/ˌaʊɾəv sˈaɪt ˌaʊɾəv mˈaɪnd/
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used to imply that people tend to forget about things or people that are no longer visible or present in their lives

far from eye, far from heart
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/fˈɑːɹ fɹʌm ˈaɪ fˈɑːɹ fɹʌm hˈɑːɹt/
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used to suggest that when people or things are physically distant, there is a tendency for individuals to forget about them and feel less emotionally attached

they are not dead who live in the hearts they leave behind
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/ðeɪ ɑːɹ nˌɑːt dˈɛd hˌuː lˈɪv ɪnðə hˈɑːɹts ðeɪ lˈiːv bɪhˈaɪnd/
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used to imply that people who have passed away continue to live on through the memories and love they leave behind in the hearts of those who knew them

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