Meaning of the word "two in distress makes sorrow less" in English
What does "two in distress makes sorrow less" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
two in distress makes sorrow less
US /tuː ɪn dɪˈstres meɪks ˈsɔːr.oʊ les/
UK /tuː ɪn dɪˈstres meɪks ˈsɒr.əʊ les/
Idiom
suffering is more bearable when shared with another person who is in the same situation
Example:
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They both lost their jobs, but they comforted each other, knowing that two in distress makes sorrow less.
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It helps to talk to someone going through the same thing; two in distress makes sorrow less.