short reckonings make long friends
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: short accounts make long friends
Meaning · English
Borrowed money should be paid back as soon as possible.
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 “short reckonings make long friends” mean?
Borrowed money should be paid back as soon as possible.
Is “short reckonings make long friends” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.