among friends

phrase

: 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 brand began as a private venture among friends before becoming a major spirits company. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Over time, the mysterious mark became a source of fascination among friends and family. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 The whole film feels like a communion, or maybe a long conversation about movies among friends and colleagues — a place to think and respond at length, a corrective to the world of social media. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026 At school or among friends, Sophie passes all the usual adolescent milestones. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 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 1 Oct. 2026.

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