Meaning of the word "in times of prosperity, friends will be plenty; in times of adversity, not one in twenty" in English
What does "in times of prosperity, friends will be plenty; in times of adversity, not one in twenty" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
in times of prosperity, friends will be plenty; in times of adversity, not one in twenty
US /ɪn taɪmz ʌv prɑːˈspɛrəti, frɛndz wɪl bi ˈplɛnti; ɪn taɪmz ʌv ædˈvɜːrsəti, nɑːt wʌn ɪn ˈtwɛnti/
UK /ɪn taɪmz ɒv prɒˈspɛrəti, frɛndz wɪl bi ˈplɛnti; ɪn taɪmz ɒv ədˈvɜːsəti, nɒt wʌn ɪn ˈtwɛnti/
Idiom
A proverb meaning that many people will be your friend when you are wealthy or successful, but very few will remain loyal when you face difficulties or poverty.
Example:
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When he lost his business, he realized that in times of prosperity, friends will be plenty; in times of adversity, not one in twenty.
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Don't be surprised that they stopped calling you; in times of prosperity, friends will be plenty; in times of adversity, not one in twenty.