Meaning of 'Good walls make good neighbours'
What does the saying 'Good walls make good neighbours' mean?
Idiom: Good walls make good neighbours
Meaning:
Your relationship with your neighbours depends, among other things, on respecting one another's privacy.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Buildings & construction |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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