idiom
a friend in need is a friend indeed
ah FREND in NEED iz ah FREND in-DEED
ə frɛnd ɪn niːd ɪz ə frɛnd ɪnˈdiːdListen
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Syllable breakdown
afriendinneedisafriendindeed
Dictionary meaning
a true friend is one who helps when times are difficult; real friendship is proven in adversity
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