amicus usque ad aras
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| 5 | Friend till death us do part. |
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| 4 | A friend through thick and thin |
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| 4 | Your friend even ... |
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A friend through thick and thin Explanation: Latin, discussed in the reference below. Reference: http://www.sacklunch.net/Latin/A/amicususqueadaras.html |
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Friend till death us do part. Explanation: Another variation with the same meaning. Regards! |
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Your friend even ... Explanation: Usque ad aras amicus. Your friend even to the horns of the altar—i.e. through thick and thin. In swearing, the ancient Romans held the horns of the altar, and one who did so in testimony of friendship could not break his oath without calling on himself the vengeance of the angry gods. Reference: http://www.bartleby.com |
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