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English - United States - Extended English idiom corpus

familiarity breeds contempt

familiarity breeds contempt

Meaning

Too much closeness can reduce respect.

Usage example

Use "familiarity breeds contempt" when too much closeness can reduce respect.

Cultural context

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

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