Meaning of the word "no man loves his fetters, be they made of gold" in English
What does "no man loves his fetters, be they made of gold" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
no man loves his fetters, be they made of gold
US /noʊ mæn lʌvz hɪz ˈfɛtərz, bi ðeɪ meɪd ʌv ɡoʊld/
UK /nəʊ mæn lʌvz hɪz ˈfɛtəz, biː ðeɪ meɪd ɒv ɡəʊld/
Idiom
even if a situation of confinement or lack of freedom is luxurious or comfortable, it is still undesirable
Example:
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He has a high-paying job but no free time; truly, no man loves his fetters, be they made of gold.
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Living in that mansion felt like a prison because she couldn't leave; no man loves his fetters, be they made of gold.