Meaning of the word "a broken friendship may be soldered but will never be sound" in English

What does "a broken friendship may be soldered but will never be sound" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

a broken friendship may be soldered but will never be sound

US /ə ˈbroʊkən ˈfrɛndʃɪp meɪ bi ˈsɑːdərd bʌt wɪl ˈnɛvər bi saʊnd/
UK /ə ˈbrəʊkən ˈfrɛndʃɪp meɪ bi ˈsəʊldəd bʌt wɪl ˈnɛvə bi saʊnd/
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Idiom

a proverb meaning that while a damaged relationship can be repaired, it will never be as strong or perfect as it was before

Example:
They are talking again, but as the saying goes, a broken friendship may be soldered but will never be sound.
I forgave him, but our bond feels fragile because a broken friendship may be soldered but will never be sound.