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 team at Critical Role, which started as a D&D get-together among friends a decade ago, has talked about producing a video game featuring their characters for years. Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 July 2025 What began as a roleplaying game among friends has grown into one of the industry’s foremost independent entertainment leaders, dedicated to imagination, community, and collaborative worldbuilding. Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025 The atmosphere is far from tense, a convivial evening among friends who are curious about their former head coach’s fortunes. Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 22 May 2025 What began as a creative outlet among friends quickly evolved into a vibrant collective. Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 30 June 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 27 Jul. 2025.

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