English · Proverb Attested

good fences make good neighbors

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

It is better to mind one's own business than get involved with other people's affairs.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tốt hơn là chú ý đến công việc của mình thay vì can thiệp vào việc của người khác

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “good fences make good neighbors” mean?

It is better to mind one's own business than get involved with other people's affairs.

Is “good fences make good neighbors” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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