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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Each will take some advance planning, but the effort will be worthwhile to ensure a satisfying dining experience and no hard feelings among friends.
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
If Tyler Perry is exonerated, their lack of support will be seen as a betrayal, further damaging their credibility among friends and potential allies alike.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Occasionally financing even occurred among friends.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
Students track waitlist activity on social media, Reddit, and among friends while developing their own acronyms, like LOCI (Letter of Continued Interest).
—Brennan Barnard, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
If Tyler Perry is exonerated, their lack of support will be seen as a betrayal, further damaging their credibility among friends and potential allies alike.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Occasionally financing even occurred among friends.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
Students track waitlist activity on social media, Reddit, and among friends while developing their own acronyms, like LOCI (Letter of Continued Interest).
—Brennan Barnard, Forbes.com, 25 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 6 Jul. 2025.
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