buddy up
Pair off together
Buddy up means to form a partnership or close association with someone, often for mutual benefit or safety: The kids buddied up for the field trip.
In schools and camps, buddying up pairs people so each has someone looking out for them.
The phrase can suggest strategic alliance: He buddied up to the boss hoping for a promotion.
- befriendForm a companionship
- join forcesCollaborate with others
- link upJoin or connect
- pairTwo matching things
- stick togetherRemain in alliance
partner · partner up · huddle · ride or die · cooperate · partner in crime · gang up · team · associate · chum · get together · join the club · unite · band together · link arms · companion · collaborate · ally
- bondingconnect, friendship, befriend, rapport, camaraderie
- hanging outhang out, chill, lounge, kick back, socialize
buddy upgo it alone
Proceed without help
keep to oneself · fly solo · withdraw · separate · stand apart
buddy upbreak apart
Separate into pieces
split up · disband · go separate ways · part ways · defect
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