among friends
idiom
: surrounded by people who are one's friends and are not threatening in any way
Relax. You're among friends here and can speak freely.
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The reception among friends, family, colleagues, brokers throughout the United States, and clients has been remarkable.
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Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 29 Nov. 2025
Mercury retrograde might bring a few tech glitches, scheduling delays, or misunderstandings among friends or team members.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 9 Nov. 2025
Watson took in election results among friends and family who packed John’s Java and Jazz in KCK.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Competition and mistrust can arise even among friends who share similar goals.
—Kaleb Demerew, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
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Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 29 Nov. 2025
Mercury retrograde might bring a few tech glitches, scheduling delays, or misunderstandings among friends or team members.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 9 Nov. 2025
Watson took in election results among friends and family who packed John’s Java and Jazz in KCK.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Competition and mistrust can arise even among friends who share similar goals.
—Kaleb Demerew, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for among friends
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“Among friends.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/among%20friends. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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