English / proverb
Keep Your Friends Close, and Your Enemies Closer
MEANING IN ENGLISH
It is prudent to watch rivals closely and maintain cordial relations to protect peace and avoid ambush
In context
01
The village leader preserved communal peace by keeping his friends close, and his enemies closer.
02
To maintain inner tranquility amidst office politics, she lived by the rule to keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.
Synonyms
stay vigilant of rivals,watch adversaries carefully,diplomatic caution
Antonyms
trust rivals blindly,let one's guard down,provoke adversaries
Collocations
rule to keep your friends close,wise to keep your friends close,advice to keep your friends close