Meaning of the word "adversity makes strange bedfellows" in English
What does "adversity makes strange bedfellows" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
adversity makes strange bedfellows
US /ədˈvɜːrsəti meɪks streɪndʒ ˈbedˌfeloʊz/
UK /ədˈvɜːsəti meɪks streɪndʒ ˈbedˌfeləʊz/
Idiom
people who are very different or who usually dislike each other will work together or become allies when they face a common difficult situation
Example:
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The two rival politicians had to join forces to pass the bill, proving that adversity makes strange bedfellows.
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During the crisis, the environmentalists and the big corporations worked together; adversity makes strange bedfellows.