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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What’s 20 years of waiting for consummation, among friends? Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025 The post featured several photos of the pair in coordinating looks and spending the off-season together among friends. Catherine Santino, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025 Labubu dolls are difficult to purchase, unique and can be shared among friends. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 21 Aug. 2025 However, the Daily Mail report didn’t indicate whether the coffee date was anything more than just an outing among friends. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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