neighbour

beggar thy neighbor

Referring to an economic policy that seeks to improve domestic economic conditions at the expense of other countries. Hyphenated if used as a modifier before a noun. Yes, but putting these high tariffs on imports would only address our country's economic depression in a beggar-thy-neighbor sort of way.
See also: beggar, neighbor, thy

next-door neighbor

A person who lives or works in the accommodation immediately adjacent to one. My next-door neighbor offered to look after my pets while I'm away. We have new next-door neighbors in our office building. I think they said they're doing financial consulting work for small businesses.
See also: neighbor
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • beggar thy neighbor
  • neighbor
  • a round robin
  • third world
  • carrot
  • carrot and stick
  • carrot-and-stick
  • bleeding edge
  • black tie
  • be bumping along the bottom
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Every time the neighbour kicked off, Terrence responded.
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However, the infuriated neighbour called her other sisters and they started beating Saima as a result of which she fell unconscious.
Woman beaten to death
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Coventry branded the least friendly city in the country; New research finds 63 per cent avoid the people next door! Is that true for your Coventry neighbourhood?
Jenny Freeland Myself and my neighbours get on great.
You say..
A neighbour told the court: "He goes on and on, bangs in the kitchen and shouts out of the window."
Warrant for arrest of neighbour
If you live in Edmonton, first try discussing your concern about noise with your neighbour. If that does not resolve the situation, you can then contact the City to address the problem.
Common neighbourhood disputes and solutions
Ruth is also seen going shopping every day for one particular neighbour as well as making her drinks and hanging up her washing.
Champion Neighbour Champion
The research revealed Brits won't necessarily be shy when dealing with nightmare neighbours. Almost a third (28 per cent) say they would have words with their neighbour immediately.
Nuisance next door could be a costly issue; Everyone loves good neighbours so the song goes, but not everyone gets them. Problems caused by people next door can leave homeowners out of sorts and out of pocket, according to research
"What began as an initiative by a young family with a desire to know their neighbours better has transformed the atmosphere of their neighbourhood," Trish Wilkinson told the Cyprus Mail.
Love thy neighbour
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Know where you stand on neighbour disputes
A good neighbour is one who guarantees comfort, security and safety.
Opinion: In Harmony With Neighbours - By Maryam Hedayat
The study revealed that over ten million people have had a neighbour problem in the last year, the BBC reports.
Three in ten Brits at mercy of their 'neighbours from hell': Study
If talking amicably with your neighbour about the problem doesn't work, then contact your local authority".
Keeping quiet about noisy neighbours
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