Meaning of the word "all men's friend is no man's friend" in English
What does "all men's friend is no man's friend" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
all men's friend is no man's friend
US /ɔːl mɛnz frɛnd ɪz noʊ mænz frɛnd/
UK /ɔːl mɛnz frɛnd ɪz nəʊ mænz frɛnd/
Idiom
a person 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 all men's friend is no man's friend.
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I don't trust his neutrality; all men's friend is no man's friend.