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A friend in need is a friend in deed. vs A friend in need is a friend in dead.

'A friend in need is a friend indeed' is the proper English phrase. It means that a friend who is there for you when you are in need is a true friend. The incorrect phrase 'a friend in need is a friend in dead' does not make sense in English.
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A friend in need is a friend in deed.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase means that a friend who helps you when you are in need is a true friend.
  • Firstly, is it 'a friend in need is a friend indeed' or 'a friend in need is a friend in deed'? Secondly, is it 'a friend (when you are) in need' or 'a friend (who is) in ...
  • A friend in need is a friend in deed is a proverb. It means a friend who helps you in the time you are in need of help is a true friend it means that if your friend is a ...
  • A friend in need is a friend in deed. (indeed). Discussion in 'English Only' started by igma, Dec 22, 2009. igma Senior Member. spanish. Hi Could anyone ...
  • Jan 17, 2014 ... Firstly, Is it “a friend in need is a friend indeed” or “a friend in need is a friend in deed”? Secondly, is it “a friend (when you are) in need” or “a ...

A friend in need is a friend in dead.

This phrase is incorrect and does not make sense in English.

  • Jan 30, 2015 ... follow the proverbal saying “ A friend in need is a friend in dead” However he controlled his emotional feelings and excused his friend Appu ...
  • انگلیسی جملی او لغاتونه د پشتو ترجمی سره‎. 469 likes · 118 talking about this. ‎ زمونگ هدف یوازی د ستاسی د انگلیسی لغاتونو او جملو د پوهی لورول دی او...

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