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Short reckonings make long friends. Prov. If you borrow something from a friend, pay it back as soon as possible so that the two of you remain friendly. Now that you've finished using Bert's saw, take it right back to him. Short reckonings make long friends. the day of reckoning the time when an unpleasant situation has to be dealt with, or the time when you are punished or criticized for the things you have done wrong See call it a day, carry the day, name the day, save the day, seize the day, win the dayUsage notes: In the Bible, the day of reckoning is the day at the end of the world when God will judge everyone. Taking out a further loan to cover your debts will only postpone the day of reckoning. See also: day day of reckoning a time when something must be dealt with Taking out another loan to cover your debts will only postpone the day of reckoning. Etymology: based on the Biblical day of reckoning ( the day when God will judge everyone) See also: day How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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