he is my friend who grinds at my mill
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Meaning · English
A person who helps or supports me is considered a friend
Literally: someone who works at my mill
Examples
He is my friend who grinds at my mill, so I'll return the favor
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Sources & notes
Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “he is my friend who grinds at my mill” mean?
A person who helps or supports me is considered a friend Literally: someone who works at my mill
Is “he is my friend who grinds at my mill” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.