fair-weather friend

noun

Meaning

A person who is only supportive and present during good times but abandons you when you face difficulties or hardship.

Examples

  • I thought Sarah was my best friend, but she turned out to be a fair-weather friend who vanished the moment I lost my job.
  • Don't rely on him for help during this crisis; he has always been a fair-weather friend.

Synonyms: acquaintance, unreliable, opportunist, fickle