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a friend's frown is better than a fool's smile

US /ə frɛndz fraʊn ɪz ˈbɛtər ðæn ə fuːlz smaɪl/
UK /ə frɛndz fraʊn ɪz ˈbɛtə ðæn ə fuːlz smaɪl/
"a friend's frown is better than a fool's smile" picture

Idiom

kerutan kawan lebih baik daripada senyuman orang bodoh

it is better to have a friend who is honest and critical than a foolish person who flatters you with insincere praise

Contoh:
I know his critique was harsh, but remember that a friend's frown is better than a fool's smile.
Saya tahu kritikannya kasar, tetapi ingatlah bahawa kerutan kawan lebih baik daripada senyuman orang bodoh.
She told me the truth even though it hurt, proving that a friend's frown is better than a fool's smile.
Dia memberitahu saya perkara sebenar walaupun ia menyakitkan, membuktikan bahawa kerutan kawan lebih baik daripada senyuman orang bodoh.