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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Espinosa said things can get a little heated among friends when discussing Monday’s matchup.
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Jesse Kirsch, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
Their noise-rock psychedelia felt like eavesdropping on a casual jam session among friends who had been playing together for 20 years.
—David Glickman, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2026
That meant Jake had to keep his role under wraps among friends and classmates longer than anticipated.
—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
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Jesse Kirsch, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
Their noise-rock psychedelia felt like eavesdropping on a casual jam session among friends who had been playing together for 20 years.
—David Glickman, Pitchfork, 14 Jan. 2026
That meant Jake had to keep his role under wraps among friends and classmates longer than anticipated.
—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
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“Among friends.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/among%20friends. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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