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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That meant Jake had to keep his role under wraps among friends and classmates longer than anticipated.
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
The reception among friends, family, colleagues, brokers throughout the United States, and clients has been remarkable.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 29 Nov. 2025
Mercury retrograde might bring a few tech glitches, scheduling delays, or misunderstandings among friends or team members.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 9 Nov. 2025
Watson took in election results among friends and family who packed John’s Java and Jazz in KCK.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
The reception among friends, family, colleagues, brokers throughout the United States, and clients has been remarkable.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 29 Nov. 2025
Mercury retrograde might bring a few tech glitches, scheduling delays, or misunderstandings among friends or team members.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 9 Nov. 2025
Watson took in election results among friends and family who packed John’s Java and Jazz in KCK.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Among friends.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/among%20friends. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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