never meet your heroes
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: one should never meet one's heroes
It is unwise to seek personal acquaintance with people whom one has regarded with high esteem, as they often fail to fulfill one's expectations, resulting in disappointment.
không nên tìm cách quen biết những người được mình ngưỡng mộ
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Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “never meet your heroes” mean?
It is unwise to seek personal acquaintance with people whom one has regarded with high esteem, as they often fail to fulfill one's expectations, resulting in disappointment.
Is “never meet your heroes” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.