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A friend to all is a friend to none

Idiom Friendship

Meaning

Someone who tries to please everyone may end up pleasing no one

Example Sentences

"He is friendly to everyone, but he has no real close friends because a friend to all is a friend to none."

Related Expressions

make the grade

to reach the desired standard or level

in layman's terms

to explain something in simple, non-technical language

hit a home run

to achieve great success

work around

to find a practical solution that avoids a problem

kick around

to discuss ideas informally

to be in the same boat

to be in the same difficult situation