FAIR-WEATHER FRIEND, ALL-WEATHER FRIEND and FOUL-WEATHER FRIEND:

From Sampath’s Desk:

FAIR-WEATHER FRIEND, ALL-WEATHER FRIEND & FOUL-WEATHER FRIEND:


FAIR-WEATHER FRIEND:

Meaning:

A person who is a faithful friend only when everything is going well but who deserts you in times of difficulty – someone who only wants to be your friend when things are fine and pleasant – one who supports others only when it is easy and convenient to do so

 

Example sentences:

 

A FAIR-WEATHER FRIEND is a person who will be your friend only when things are going well for you.

 

You can’t count on Mr. X to help you out when you are in trouble. He is just a FAIR-WEATHER FRIEND.

 

I thought ‘Y’ and I had a strong friendship, but he turned out to be just another FAIR-WEATHER FRIEND when he even stopped talking to me after I got into a financial crisis.

 

You cannot rely on FAIR-WEATHER FRIENDS to help you when you are in dire need. 

 

ALL-WEATHER FRIEND:

 

Means a friend who helps you all the time and every time, either in happiness or sorrow.

 

   

Example sentences:

 

China and Pakistan are ALL-WEATHER FRIENDS who don’t like India to emerge as one of the superpowers and super-economies of the world.

 

He has always remained loyal to me through thick and thin; he is one of my ALL-WEATHER FRIENDS.

 

Russia has been an ALL-WEATHER FRIEND of India.

 

 

FOUL-WEATHER FRIEND:


This expression is made with two different connotations as mentioned below:

 

A FOUL-WEATHER FRIEND only seeks you out if they have a problem, need a shoulder to cry on, a ride to town, or someone to watch their dog, but otherwise, they will act as if they don't even know you. They're only your chum when they're glum.

 

A FOUL-WEATHER FRIEND is someone who likes to be around you when you are in trouble - say unemployed, depressed, and in the dumps. He/she feels sorry for you and would hand out advice, and gets some pleasure out of feeling superior to you, besides berating you for having a bad attitude and/or negative aspects that landed you in trouble making it appear as though he/she would not have made such mistakes. And once you recover from the predicament or quagmire, they are not to be seen anywhere near.


(Since the term 'FOUL-WEATHER FRIEND' has connotations at least from two different angles, we have to be very careful while using it to fit the bill well)

 

 

Proverb:

 

சந்தைக்கு வந்தவர்கள் துணை ஆவாரா?

Will those who frequent the same market aid as friends?



 

 (R.SAMPATH)

30/9/2021

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