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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Introduce just enough controversy to get the message remembered and discussed among friends, without antagonizing anyone.
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Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The feel of the photo shoot is like a glam afterparty among friends: cozy, comfortable, a little silly.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Dec. 2024
For me, the outcome of this case isn't a fun logic puzzle or casual bet to make among friends and watch from afar.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
The show sounds like a conversation among friends, but the audience is considerable enough to have caught President Joe Biden’s attention.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
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Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The feel of the photo shoot is like a glam afterparty among friends: cozy, comfortable, a little silly.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Dec. 2024
For me, the outcome of this case isn't a fun logic puzzle or casual bet to make among friends and watch from afar.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
The show sounds like a conversation among friends, but the audience is considerable enough to have caught President Joe Biden’s attention.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Among friends.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/among%20friends. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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