good fences make good neighbors

Idioms In English

What Does “good fences make good neighbors” mean?

Definition:

(also good walls make good neighbors) this means that people should respect other people’s property and privacy and mind their own business.

Example(s)

Our neighbor should prevent his children from messing up our lawn. Good fences make good neighbors.

This idiom is in the relationship category.
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