acquaintance, n.: A person whom we know well enough to borrow from, but not well enough to lend to.

Summary

This quote humorously defines an acquaintance as someone we are familiar enough with to borrow something from, but not trustworthy enough to lend something to in return. It suggests that while we may feel comfortable enough to ask for favors or assistance from acquaintances, we may have reservations about extending the same level of trust to them. The quote highlights the distinction between close friends, who we can rely on for mutual support and lending, and acquaintances with whom the relationship may be more one-sided.

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