Friendship: 35 English Phrases

Friends, Mates and Acquaintances

A friend of mine works at that café on the corner.
We are not that close, he is more of an acquaintance.
I have a lot of mates, but only two real friends.
She is my oldest friend, from university days.
How many people would you call close friends?
We used to be close, but now we are just friendly.

How We Met

We met at a wedding and talked all evening.
We hit it off straight away.
My best friend and I met through my sister.
Honestly, I did not like him at first.
Where did you meet your closest friend?
We have known each other since school.

Ten Years of Friendship

We have been friends for over ten years.
We go way back.
Our friendship survived two moves and one long silence.
I have never had a friend like that before.
How long have you known your best friend?
We became close during a difficult year for both of us.

Keeping in Touch and Drifting Apart

We keep in touch, mostly by voice messages.
Are you free to catch up properly next week?
We hang out almost every weekend.
We have drifted apart over the last couple of years.
I do not call as often as I should.
She is terrible at replying, but I am used to it.

Falling Out and Making Up

We fell out over something ridiculous.
We made up a week later.
He never holds a grudge, and I love that about him.
I owe her an apology.
Have you ever lost a friend over money?
We do not talk about politics any more.

A Friend You Can Count On

She has always been there for me.
I can count on him at two in the morning.
He bailed me out when my car broke down.
Could you do me a favour and pick up my parcel?
A real friend tells you the truth, even when it hurts.