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English - United States - Extended English idiom corpus

absence makes the heart grow fonder

absence makes the heart grow fonder

Meaning

People may feel more affection when separated.

Usage example

Use "absence makes the heart grow fonder" when people may feel more affection when separated.

Cultural context

A common English idiom or proverb included for public search discovery, learning, and IdiomBridge app promotion.

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