Meaning of the word "faults are thick where love is thin" in English
What does "faults are thick where love is thin" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
faults are thick where love is thin
US /fɔlts ɑr θɪk wer lʌv ɪz θɪn/
UK /fɔːlts ɑː θɪk weə lʌv ɪz θɪn/
Idiom
when you do not love someone, you find many faults in them; used to describe how people are less forgiving when affection is lacking
Example:
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She used to ignore his messiness, but now she complains about everything; I guess faults are thick where love is thin.
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After their big argument, every little habit started to annoy him because faults are thick where love is thin.