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a fair-weather friend

Meaning: A fair-weather friend is a person who will only be your friend when things are going well for you.

For example:

  • I had lots of friends when I was rich and successful, but when the money was gone it became clear that most were only fair-weather friends.

  • Would she still want to know you if you were sick or in trouble, or is she just one of those fair-weather friends?

Quick Quiz:

You'll find out who your fair-weather friends are when you get
  1. rich and famous
  2. sick and depressed
  3. married and have kids

Discuss: a fair-weather friend

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