Meaning of the word "friendship is like money, easier made than kept" in English

What does "friendship is like money, easier made than kept" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

friendship is like money, easier made than kept

US /ˈfrend.ʃɪp ɪz laɪk ˈmʌn.i, ˈiː.zi.ər meɪd ðæn kept/
UK /ˈfrend.ʃɪp ɪz laɪk ˈmʌn.i, ˈiː.zi.ə meɪd ðæn kept/
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Idiom

a proverb suggesting that while it is simple to start a friendship, it requires significant effort and care to maintain it over time

Example:
They stopped talking after a small argument; I guess friendship is like money, easier made than kept.
You need to invest time in your friends because friendship is like money, easier made than kept.