misery loves company
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From misery, to love and company.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹɪ lʌvz ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi lʌvz ˈkʌmpəni/
Proverb[edit]
- Misery is easier to bear when one is not the only one miserable.
- 1995, Chris Abbott, “State of Flux”, season 1 episode 11 of Star Trek: Voyager:
- Tuvok: [It is curious] That my failure, added to your own, should improve your feelings.
- Chakotay: Misery loves company, Tuvok.
- 1995, Chris Abbott, “State of Flux”, season 1 episode 11 of Star Trek: Voyager:
Translations[edit]
misery is easier when one is not the only one
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