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Keep your friends close and your enemies closer

Idiom Friendship

Meaning

It's important to maintain good relationships with your friends, but it's equally important to understand your enemies.

Example Sentences

"He always watches his competitors carefully because he believes in keeping your friends close and your enemies closer."

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