Meaning of the word "everyone speaks well of the bridge which carries him over" in English

What does "everyone speaks well of the bridge which carries him over" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

everyone speaks well of the bridge which carries him over

US /ˈɛvriˌwʌn spiks wɛl ʌv ðə brɪdʒ wɪtʃ ˈkæriz hɪm ˈoʊvər/
UK /ˈɛvriwʌn spiːks wɛl ɒv ðə brɪdʒ wɪtʃ ˈkæriz hɪm ˈəʊvə/
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Idiom

one should be grateful to those who have helped them or speak well of things that have been useful

Example:
I know you didn't like that old car, but everyone speaks well of the bridge which carries him over; it never broke down when you needed it.
He criticized the company after quitting, but everyone speaks well of the bridge which carries him over.