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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What’s 20 years of waiting for consummation, among friends?
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Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Under President Donald Trump, the US is shaking up its alliances and causing economic pain for countries around the world, including among friends and allies, with his global trade war.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The post featured several photos of the pair in coordinating looks and spending the off-season together among friends.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Labubu dolls are difficult to purchase, unique and can be shared among friends.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Under President Donald Trump, the US is shaking up its alliances and causing economic pain for countries around the world, including among friends and allies, with his global trade war.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The post featured several photos of the pair in coordinating looks and spending the off-season together among friends.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Labubu dolls are difficult to purchase, unique and can be shared among friends.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Among friends.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/among%20friends. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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