Meaning of the word "a friend to all is a friend to none" in English
What does "a friend to all is a friend to none" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a friend to all is a friend to none
US /ə frend tuː ɔːl ɪz ə frend tuː nʌn/
UK /ə frend tuː ɔːl ɪz ə frend tuː nʌn/
Idiom
someone who is a friend to everyone is not a true friend to anyone, as they lack loyalty or deep commitment to specific individuals
Example:
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He tries to please everyone in the office, but remember that a friend to all is a friend to none.
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I don't trust his neutrality; a friend to all is a friend to none.