English / proverb
Familiarity Breeds Contempt
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Knowing someone or something too well often leads to a loss of respect or taking them for granted.; Excessive exposure or close, constant involvement with something or someone often causes a loss of respect or value.
In context
01
In commercial partnerships, familiarity breeds contempt, so it is always wise to keep contract terms formal and clear.
02
After working on the same negotiation team for a decade, they discovered that familiarity breeds contempt when resolving heated disputes.
Synonyms
Overfamiliarity loses respect,closeness breeds disrespect,contempt through intimacy
Antonyms
Distance creates admiration,absence makes the heart grow fonder,distance fosters respect
Collocations
constant exposure breeds contempt,business familiarity,partner relations