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English - United States - Extended English idiom corpus

good fences make good neighbors

good fences make good neighbors

Meaning

Clear boundaries can help relationships stay healthy.

Usage example

Use "good fences make good neighbors" when clear boundaries can help relationships stay healthy.

Cultural context

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

Related idioms

English - Zambia It takes a village. English - United States Do not count your chickens before they hatch. English - Canada The early bird catches the worm. English - United Kingdom A stitch in time saves nine.