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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Every spring, the Dia Art Foundation’s luncheon at Dia Beacon offers a pause from the art world’s relentless whirl—a chance to slow down, look closely, and raise a glass among friends.
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Vogue, 12 May 2025
And sometimes friends can disagree, but that’s disagreement among friends.
—ABC News, 11 May 2025
Evans has raised money mostly among friends, family and other supporters so far, according to one of the sources.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 10 May 2025
Still, Ordine thinks most wagering on the conclave is likely to happen informally among friends, similar to the squares people play for the Super Bowl.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 4 May 2025
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Vogue, 12 May 2025
And sometimes friends can disagree, but that’s disagreement among friends.
—ABC News, 11 May 2025
Evans has raised money mostly among friends, family and other supporters so far, according to one of the sources.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 10 May 2025
Still, Ordine thinks most wagering on the conclave is likely to happen informally among friends, similar to the squares people play for the Super Bowl.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 4 May 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 29 May. 2025.
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