Good fences make good neighbours meaning
What does the saying 'Good fences make good neighbours' mean?
Idiom: Good fences make good neighbours
Meaning:
This means that it is better for people to mind their own business and to respect the privacy of others. ('Good fences make good neighbors' is the American English spelling.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Buildings & construction |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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