Meaning of the word "neither a borrower nor a lender be" in English
What does "neither a borrower nor a lender be" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
neither a borrower nor a lender be
US /ˈniːðər ə ˈbɑːroʊər nɔːr ə ˈlendər biː/
UK /ˈnaɪðər ə ˈbɒrəʊər nɔːr ə ˈlendə biː/
Idiom
a proverb advising against lending money to or borrowing money from friends, as it often leads to the loss of both the money and the friendship
Example:
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I'd rather not lend you the money; as the saying goes, 'neither a borrower nor a lender be'.
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He lives by the rule neither a borrower nor a lender be to keep his friendships simple.