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 result is an eclectic collection of jam sessions among friends that recall the era.
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Many people think of darts as a fun game played among friends in a local bar.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
There was some fighting, squabbling, bickering and trash-talking among friends, but Marist’s Griffin McElroy won out in the end.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Additionally, third places can help create rituals and traditions among friends, which are vital for nurturing strong friendships.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Many people think of darts as a fun game played among friends in a local bar.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
There was some fighting, squabbling, bickering and trash-talking among friends, but Marist’s Griffin McElroy won out in the end.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Additionally, third places can help create rituals and traditions among friends, which are vital for nurturing strong friendships.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 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 7 May. 2025.
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