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.

Examples of among friends in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In a room filled with Oscar-winning actors, NBA champions, industry tastemakers, and cultural leaders, the intimate atmosphere felt like a gathering among friends. —

Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024 The vibe: Tosco Music Parties celebrate musicians of all skill levels and genres and have grown to be much more than jam sessions among friends. —

Laura Barrero, Axios, 20 Sep. 2024 Enjoy your meal among friends at a table behind the building. —

Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2024 Things that might once have been whispered among friends are now shared by meme accounts with hundreds of thousands of followers. —

David MacK, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for among friends

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