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all-weather friend

idiom

One who is friendly, helpful, or available at all times regardless of the circumstances.


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  1. 01

    asking for a friend

    Indicates that a question is embarrassing by pretending to be posing the question on behalf of another person.

  2. 02

    fair-weather friend

    One who is friendly, helpful, or available only when it is advantageous or convenient to be so.

  3. 03

    feathered friend

    A bird.

  4. 04

    fine-feathered friend

    A well-dressed person.

  5. 05

    friend of Bill W.

    A recovering alcoholic, especially one who is a member of the organization Alcoholics Anonymous.

  6. 06

    friend with benefits

    A friend with whom one has a casual sexual relationship.

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