Meaning of the word "bad company corrupts good morals" in English
What does "bad company corrupts good morals" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bad company corrupts good morals
US /bæd ˈkʌm.pə.ni kəˈrʌpts ɡʊd ˈmɔːr.əlz/
UK /bæd ˈkʌm.pə.ni kəˈrʌpts ɡʊd ˈmɒr.əlz/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that spending time with people of poor character will eventually lead to the decline of one's own integrity and behavior
Example:
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I don't want you hanging out with those troublemakers; remember that bad company corrupts good morals.
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He started lying to his parents after joining that gang, proving that bad company corrupts good morals.