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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Additionally, a slim pocket inside neatly fits a $1 bill, as a direct homage to an anecdote about Jackie Kennedy, who was known among friends for always tucking a $1 into her bags and who gifted several of her purses to Bessette-Kennedy.
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Emma Sandler, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Local Sheriff's Office Claims FBI Has Launched 'Parallel Investigation' After Suicide of Mica Miller
Her death stirred speculation among friends and people who have followed the case that there may have been foul play, but authorities have maintained Mica's death was a suicide.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
To some, celebrating platonic love with pink and red paraphernalia and gatherings among friends might seem silly.
—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
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Emma Sandler, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Local Sheriff's Office Claims FBI Has Launched 'Parallel Investigation' After Suicide of Mica Miller
Her death stirred speculation among friends and people who have followed the case that there may have been foul play, but authorities have maintained Mica's death was a suicide.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
To some, celebrating platonic love with pink and red paraphernalia and gatherings among friends might seem silly.
—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
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“Among friends.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/among%20friends. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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