Friend Idioms
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Meaning: Together, cooperating or coexisting in the same situation.
Example: They walked side by side along the beach, enjoying the sunset. Read more ➺
Meaning: celebratory hand slap done between two people.
Example: Let's high-five after we finish this project. Read more ➺
Meaning: a second self, a deputy.
Example: Jack was the alter ego of Rose in the Titanic movie. Read more ➺
Meaning: best friend who is very close to you
Example: The two ladies who were arrested for injuring each other for one man were bosom friends for years. Read more ➺
Meaning: to stop fighting or arguing or to end old resentments
Example: After many quarrelling years, the two political parties finally decided to bury the hatchet. Read more ➺
Meaning: to do or say something that makes people feel more comfortable, especially at the start of a meeting or party
Example: Jone suggested playing a party game to break the ice. Read more ➺
Meaning: Someone who is only supportive or friendly during good times but disappears in difficult situations.
Example: When I lost my job, I realized Mark was just a fair-weather friend. Read more ➺
keep your friends close and your enemies closer
Meaning: to keep a keen eye on enemies beyond what one might have on their friends
Example: As a politician you must keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have friendly banter for hours on end.
Example: I've been meaning to get a hold of my friends from the US for quite a while. If I can manage to do that after the party, then I'll go and chew the fat with them at our regular hangout. Read more ➺
a friend in need is a friend indeed
Meaning: used for a person who helps at the time of a requirement is a true friend
Example: He stayed with me throughout the time I was in the hospital, a friend in need is a friend indeed! Read more ➺
