among friends
phrase
: 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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In a little more than half a decade, the group has risen from a hobby among friends to a name-drop in discussions about the next big thing in rock.
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Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2026
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Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2026
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“Among friends.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/among%20friends. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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