familiarity breeds contempt
The phrase "familiarity breeds contempt" means that as one becomes more familiar or intimate with someone or something, they start to find faults, flaws, or disdain towards that person or thing, which were not apparent or bothersome before. It suggests that continuous exposure or close association can lead to a loss of admiration, respect, or positive feelings towards someone or something.
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