Twenty Idioms about Friendship

a shoulder to cry on – someone who listens sympathetically
birds of a feather flock together – people who have the same outlook/tastes/interests will be found in each other's company
close-knit – very close
like two peas in a pod – very similar
through thick and thin – through all circumstances no matter how difficult
to be as thick as thieves – to be very close or friendly
to be joined at the hip – to be inseparable
to be on the same page/wavelength – to be in agreement
to build bridges – to promote friendly relations between people or groups
to bury the hatchet – to end a conflict
to clear the air – to defuse the tension
to get on famously – to get on very well with someone
to get on like a house on fire – to get on very well with someone
to get on swimmingly – to get on very well with someone
to hit it off – to find yourself immediately and naturally friendly with someone
to know someone inside out – to know someone very well
to make strange bedfellows – to make unlikely companions
to move in the same circles – to socialise with the same people all of whom have a similar background or lifestyle
to see eye to eye with someone – to agree with someone
to speak the same language – to understand someone as a result your shared values or opinions

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15 Aug 2017
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