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Tratti e Qualità Umane - Sincerità e Insincerità

Esplora i proverbi inglesi che raffigurano sincerità e insincerità, inclusi "non tutti sono amici quelli che ci parlano bene" e "le belle parole non imburrano le pastinache".

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Human Traits & Qualities
a friend's frown is better than a fool's smile

used to suggest that honest feedback or reprimand, even if it may be initially unpleasant, holds more value and benefit than false or empty gestures

Ex: When I asked my friend for feedback on my presentation, she gave me some tough criticism, but I knew that a friend's frown is better than a fool's smile, so I took her advice and made some changes that ultimately improved the outcome. 
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all are not friends that speak us fair

used to imply that kind words or flattery from someone does not necessarily indicate true friendship

Ex: My boss seemed to appreciate my work and constantly praised me, but I soon realized that she had no intention of promoting or giving me a raise, reminding me that all are not friends that speak us fair. 
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{not} fear the enemy that attacks you, but the fake friend that hugs you

used to warn against the potential harm caused by those who pretend to be friends but have ulterior motives, as they can deceive and betray a person from within

Ex: When he realized that his so-called friend had been spreading rumors about him behind his back, he remembered the advice to never fear the enemy that attacks you, but the fake friend that hugs you. 
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false friends are (much|far|way|) worse than open enemies

used to imply that it is more dangerous to have friends who pretend to be loyal while secretly betraying one than to have enemies who are open about their hostility toward one

Ex: When she found out that her best friend had been spreading malicious rumors about her, she realized that false friends are worse than open enemies. 
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fine words (shall|will|) butter no parsnips

used to emphasize that empty words or flattery are not sufficient to accomplish a task or reach a goal; rather, it is the action and effort that count

Ex: The politician's speeches were filled with beautiful words and promises, but unfortunately, fine words butter no parsnips, and he failed to deliver on most of his campaign pledges. 
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flattery, (much|) like perfume, (should|must|shall) be smelled (but|and) not swallowed

used to advise that while flattering words may be pleasant to hear, one should not take them too seriously or believe them blindly

Ex: The politician's excessive flattery towards his colleagues made them suspicious, and they reminded each other that flattery, like perfume, should be smelled but not swallowed. 
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imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

used to suggest that copying or imitating someone else's behavior or style is a way of paying them a compliment or showing admiration for them

Ex: If someone copies your fashion style, it can be a way of showing that they appreciate your taste - imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. 
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