Idiom: Fair-Weather Friend
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From fair-weather + friend, drawing an analogy between good weather and trouble-free times.
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One who is friendly, helpful, or available only when it is advantageous or convenient to be so.
Example Sentences
1
He's just a fair-weather friend who only calls when he needs something.
2
She's always there for you during good times, but she's a fair-weather friend when things get tough.
3
I thought he was my best friend, but it turns out he was just a fair-weather friend.
4
I don't trust him, he's proven himself to be a fair-weather friend.
5
She's not a true friend, just a fair-weather friend who only sticks around when things are going well.
