Meaning & use
fair-weather
Loyal or reliable only when things are easy, and quick to disappear during difficulty or hardship.
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A fair-weather friend cheers your success but vanishes the moment you need real help.
The team's fair-weather supporters stopped showing up as soon as the losing streak began.
A note on using this word
Almost always used before a noun such as 'friend' or 'fan,' rarely on its own.
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