A man's worst enemies are often those of his own house. (Strauss, 1994 p. 52)
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Meaning · English
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
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Common questions
What does “A man's worst enemies are often those of his own house. (Strauss, 1994 p. 52)” mean?
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “A man's worst enemies are often those of his own house. (Strauss, 1994 p. 52)” formal or informal?
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