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better lose a jest than a friend
better lose a jest than a friend
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used to imply that it is better to avoid making a joke that might offend a friend and risk damaging the friendship
Proverb
Beispiele
Sarah had learned the hard way that making a joke at a friend's expense could cause lasting damage to the relationship, and so she always kept the saying better lose a jest than a friend in mind when interacting with others.
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