40 Friendship Idioms

1. A friend in need is a friend indeed

A true friend is someone who helps you when you really need it.

2. Birds of a feather flock together

People with similar interests and habits often become friends.

3. Through thick and thin

Supporting each other in good times and bad.

4. Two peas in a pod

Very similar or inseparable friends.

5. A shoulder to cry on

Someone who provides emotional support during tough times.

6. Thick as thieves

Very close friends who share secrets and trust each other.

Friendship Idioms

7. Hit it off

To immediately become friends with someone.

8. Fair-weather friend

A person who is only around in good times but disappears when things get tough.

9. Keep at arm’s length

To maintain a certain distance in a relationship, avoiding deep friendship.

10. Friends in high places

Friends who have influence, power, or authority.

11. Bury the hatchet

To make peace with someone and become friends again.

12. Like family

Close friends who are treated as family members.

13. Make friends with

To begin a friendship with someone.

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14. A match made in heaven

Two people who are perfectly suited for each other as friends.

15. No love lost

Indicates a lack of friendship or affection between people.

16. As thick as two short planks

Used humorously for close friends who are not very intelligent.

17. To fall out with someone

To have a disagreement and stop being friends.

18. Know someone inside out

To know someone very well, including their habits and quirks.

19. Be there for someone

To support or help a friend when they need it.

Friendship Idioms

20. Old friends are gold friends

Long-lasting friendships are valuable.

Advance Friendship idioms used in schools

1. Build bridges

To create or improve relationships between people who may not be close.
Example: “Joining the debate club helped Sarah build bridges with students from other grades.”

2. Stick together like glue

To stay very close and support each other constantly.
Example: “Those two friends stick together like glue during every group project.”

3. The ties that bind

The strong connections or shared experiences that unite people.
Example: “Their shared love of art created the ties that bind them as best friends.”

4. Go through fire and water

To face any challenge or difficulty to support a friend.
Example: “Mark would go through fire and water to help his best friend pass the math exam.”

5. Get along like a house on fire

To become good friends very quickly and easily.
Example: “The new student and I got along like a house on fire from day one.”

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6. Be joined at the hip

To be inseparable and always seen together.
Example: “Ever since the first day of school, Mia and Emma have been joined at the hip.”

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7. Lend a helping hand

To offer support or assistance to a friend in need.
Example: “Good friends lend a helping hand whenever it’s needed.”

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8. Run with the same crowd

To belong to the same group of friends or social circle.
Example: “Jake and Sam run with the same crowd, so they’re always hanging out together.”

9. Be in someone’s corner

To support or stand by someone, especially during challenges.
Example: “Even when I failed the test, my best friend was in my corner, cheering me on.”

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10. Patch things up

To resolve a conflict or disagreement with a friend.
Example: “After their argument about the game, they patched things up over lunch.”

11. Hit a rough patch

To go through a challenging time in a friendship.
Example: “We hit a rough patch last year, but now our friendship is stronger than ever.”

12. To have someone’s back

To provide support and protection for a friend.
Example: “I know I can count on my best friend to always have my back.”

13. A class act

A person who shows kindness and respect, earning admiration from others.
Example: “Even when she won the competition, Emily congratulated everyone—a real class act.”

14. Break the ice

To do or say something to start a friendship or conversation.
Example: “Her jokes during orientation helped break the ice with the new students.”

15. True blue friend

A loyal and faithful friend.
Example: “You can always count on Jake; he’s a true blue friend.”

16. Move in the same circles

To interact with or be part of the same social group.
Example: “Since they move in the same circles, it’s no surprise they became friends quickly.”

17. See eye to eye

To agree or share the same perspective with a friend.
Example: “We don’t always see eye to eye, but our friendship is built on respect.”

18. A bond that can’t be broken

A very strong and lasting friendship.
Example: “Their bond is so strong, it’s a bond that can’t be broken.”

Friendship idioms

19. Burn the midnight oil together

To stay up late working on a shared project or studying together.
Example: “We burned the midnight oil together preparing for the science fair.”

20. Play second fiddle

To take a supporting role in a friendship or group.
Example: “He didn’t mind playing second fiddle to his best friend in the school play.”

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