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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To some, celebrating platonic love with pink and red paraphernalia and gatherings among friends might seem silly.
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Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
An early arrival, Smith found themselves in good company among friends old and new.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 8 Feb. 2025
The refrain is the same among friends and families: Celine is a fighter.
—Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
And that sense of community is best built through these kind of small gatherings in communities and neighborhoods, among friends.
—Bon Appétit, 3 Feb. 2025
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Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
An early arrival, Smith found themselves in good company among friends old and new.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 8 Feb. 2025
The refrain is the same among friends and families: Celine is a fighter.
—Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
And that sense of community is best built through these kind of small gatherings in communities and neighborhoods, among friends.
—Bon Appétit, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Among friends.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/among%20friends. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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