treat each other with absolute sincerity; be loyal-hearted to each other
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treat each other with absolute sincerity; be completely open and loyal to each other
literaryDescribes a deep, loyal, and utterly trusting friendship or relationship, often between close friends, allies, or partners. Literally means 'the liver and gall bladder reflect each other,' implying nothing is hidden between them.
They have been old friends for decades, always treating each other with absolute sincerity.
Partners need to be completely open and loyal to each other to achieve success.
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This couple weathers storms together and is utterly loyal to each other.
In that turbulent era, the few of them were completely loyal to each other and overcame difficulties together.
True friendship means treating each other with absolute sincerity and never abandoning each other.