Meaning of the word "lend your money and lose your friend" in English
What does "lend your money and lose your friend" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
lend your money and lose your friend
US /lɛnd jɔːr ˈmʌni ænd luːz jɔːr frɛnd/
UK /lɛnd jɔː ˈmʌni ənd luːz jɔː frɛnd/
Idiom
a proverb warning that lending money to a friend often leads to the end of the friendship, usually because of unpaid debts or resulting tension
Example:
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I want to help him, but they say lend your money and lose your friend.
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He learned the hard way that if you lend your money and lose your friend.