English vocabulary Friendship

a dog is man's best friend

/ɐ dˈɑːɡ ɪz mˈænz bˈɛst fɹˈɛnd/

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used to refer to the strong and loyal bond between dogs and humans, and their ability to provide comfort, companionship, and protection

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a friend in need is a friend indeed

/ɐ fɹˈɛnd ɪn nˈiːd ɪz ɐ fɹˈɛnd ˌɪndˈiːd/

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used to imply that a true friend is someone who supports and helps one during difficult times, showing their loyalty and trustworthiness

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a man is known by the company he keeps

/ɐ mˈæn ɪz nˈoʊn baɪ ðə kˈʌmpəni hiː kˈiːps/

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used to imply that a person's character and reputation can be influenced by the qualities and behavior of their friends and associates

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a good friend never offends

/ɐ ɡˈʊd fɹˈɛnd nˈɛvɚɹ əfˈɛndz/

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used to imply that a true friend is someone who is considerate and respectful of their friends' feelings, avoiding actions or words that could be hurtful or damaging to the relationship

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all men's friend is / , no man's friend

/ˈɔːl mˈɛnz fɹˈɛnd ɪz ɔːɹ nˈoʊ mˈænz fɹˈɛnd/

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used to suggest that someone who tries to be friends with everyone is not truly a loyal friend to anyone, as they may not prioritize any one person's needs or interests over another's

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you can choose your friends but you cannot choose your family

/juː kæn tʃˈuːz jʊɹ fɹˈɛndz bˌʌt juː kænˈɑːt tʃˈuːz jʊɹ fˈæmɪli/

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used to imply that one has the freedom to choose one's friends, but not one's family, emphasizing the need to accept and navigate familial relationships with patience

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a broken friendship may be soldered but will never be sound

/ɐ bɹˈoʊkən fɹˈɛndʃɪp mˈeɪ biː sˈɑːdɚd bˌʌt wɪl nˈɛvɚ biː sˈaʊnd/

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used to suggest that repairing a damaged friendship or relationship is possible, but it will never be as strong and reliable as before due to lingering mistrust or resentment

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a hedge between keeps friendship green

/ɐ hˈɛdʒ bɪtwˌiːn kˈiːps fɹˈɛndʃɪp ɡɹˈiːn/

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used to suggest that having boundaries and some privacy in a friendship can help to maintain its health and longevity, as it can prevent conflict and strain

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a friend to all is a friend to none

/ɐ fɹˈɛnd tʊ ˈɔːl ɪz ɐ fɹˈɛnd tə nˈʌn/

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used to imply that a person who tries to be friends with everyone often lacks genuine loyalty and deep connections, as true friendship requires personal investment and a certain level of exclusivity

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friendship is like money, easier made than kept

/fɹˈɛndʃɪp ɪz lˈaɪk mˈʌni ˈiːzɪɚ mˌeɪd ðɐn kˈɛpt/

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used to imply that while it is easy to form new friendships, maintaining them over time requires effort and investment

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better lose a jest than a friend

/bˈɛɾɚ lˈuːz ɐ dʒˈɛst ðˌænə fɹˈɛnd/

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used to imply that it is better to avoid making a joke that might offend a friend and risk damaging the friendship

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be slow in choosing a friend, but slower in changing him

/biː slˈoʊ ɪn tʃˈuːzɪŋ ɐ fɹˈɛnd bˌʌt slˈoʊɚɹ ɪn tʃˈeɪndʒɪŋ hˌɪm/

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used to advise one to be cautious and deliberate in choosing friends, but to be loyal and patient with them once they are chosen

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lend your money and lose your friend

/lˈɛnd jʊɹ mˈʌni ænd lˈuːz jʊɹ fɹˈɛnd/

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used to suggest that lending money to a friend can strain the relationship and potentially lead to the loss of the friendship

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save us from our friends

/sˈeɪv ˌʌs fɹʌm ˌaʊɚ fɹˈɛndz/

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used to suggest that even close friends can sometimes cause harm or trouble, and it is important to be cautious and protect oneself from negative consequences

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