Idiom 'Fair weather friend'

[Mirko]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #728 "Real Life: Relationship Titles (1)", question 4

Lisa thinks that her friend, Torrie, is a ......... friend because she only seems to call when things are going well. The minute a problem arises for Lisa, Torrie doesn't answer her calls and avoids her at all costs.

(a) best
(b) pen-pal
(c) fair-weather
(d) good

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #728 "Real Life: Relationship Titles (1)", answer 4

Lisa thinks that her friend, Torrie, is a fair-weather friend because she only seems to call when things are going well. The minute a problem arises for Lisa, Torrie doesn't answer her calls and avoids her at all costs.

Correct answer: (c) fair-weather
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Mirko

[Mister Micawber]

'Fair weather friend' is an idiom meaning a friend that supports you only in good times. The other adjectives do not apply here.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's