English / proverb
Joan's as Good as My Lady in the Dark
MEANING IN ENGLISH
In the dark or beyond superficial appearances, social hierarchies, wealth, and physical differences lose importance.
In context
01
When power blackouts struck the city, commoners and billionaires suffered identical hardships, proving Joan's as good as my lady in the dark.
02
Do not be swayed by flashy titles or fine clothes, for Joan's as good as my lady in the dark when virtue is tested.
Synonyms
all are equal in the dark,vanity fades in darkness,outward rank is illusory
Antonyms
class distinctions matter everywhere,pedigree defines worth,appearances rule supreme
Collocations
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