bosom friends
Inseparable trusted companions
Bosom friends are intimates—people so close they might be held to one's breast.
The phrase sounds old-fashioned now but persists in certain contexts: Anne and Diana became bosom friends from their first meeting.
The singular bosom friend or bosom buddy describes someone with whom you share your deepest confidences.
- soul matesIdeal romantic partners
- confidantTrusted keeper of secrets
- kindred spiritPerson with shared sensibilities
- heart to heartCandid intimate discussion
- closenessState of proximity
camaraderie · hugs · companionship · inner circle · rapport · trust · loyalty · ride or die · empathy · thick as thieves · partners in crime · besties · ally · secrets · BFF · bonding · joined at the hip · comradeship
- chosen familychosen family, found family, framily, kindred spirits, adopted family
bosom friendsstrangers
People unknown to you
complete strangers · perfect strangers · acquaintances · nodding acquaintances · ships passing in the night
bosom friendssworn enemies
Adversaries committed to opposition
archenemies · worst enemies · adversaries · nemeses · arch-rivals
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