bosom friend essay in english

Bosom Friend by Hira Bansode

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Today you came over to dinner for the first time You not only came you forgot your caste and came Usually women don’t forget that tradition of inequality But you came with a mind large as the sky to my pocket size house

I thought you had ripped all those caste things You came bridging that chasm that divides us Truly friend I was really happy With the naïve devotion of Shabari I arranged the food on your plate

But the moment you looked at the plate your face changed With a smirk you said Oh My – Do you serve chutny koshambir this way? You still don’t know how to serve food Truly you folk will never improve.

I was ashamed really ashamed My hand which had just touched the sky was knocked down I was silent Toward the end of the meal you asked What’s this? Don’t you serve buttermilk or yoghurt with the last course of rice?

Oh My Dear we can’t do without that… The last bit of my courage fell away like a falling star I was sad then numb But the next moment I came back to life A stone dropped in the water stirs up things on the bottom So my memories swam up in my mind

Dear Friend – You ask about buttermilk and yoghurt What/How shall I tell you? You know in my childhood we didn’t even have milk for tea much less yoghurt or buttermilk My mother cooked on sawdust she brought from the lumberyard wiping away the smoke from her eyes Every once in a while we might get garlic chutny on coarse bread Otherwise we just ate bread crumbled in water

Dear Friend – Shrikhand was not even a word in our vocabulary My nose had never smelled the fragrance of ghee My tongue had never tasted halva basundi

Dear Friend – You have not discarded your tradition Its roots go deep in your mind And that’s true true true Friend – There’s yoghurt on the last course of rice Today the arrangement of food on your plate was not properly ordered Are you going to tell me what mistakes I made? Are you going to tell me my mistakes?

’Bosom Friend’ forms a part of a collection of poems called Phiyad (1984). As the title suggests, this poem is about a very good friend, a woman friend, who accepts the poet’s invitation for dinner and visits her for the first time.

The first paragraph expresses the poet’s surprise as well as her admiration and gratitude for this friend who seems to have broken through the caste and traditional barriers to reach out to her untouchable friend. This friend, who obviously is from a higher caste, surprises the poet because women, who are actually the worst victims of oppressive traditions, are often the most orthodox defenders of the same traditions. The poet is overwhelmed by this magnanimous gesture and the courage shown by her friend. Her own small existence is marked by her pocket-sized house.

But the optimism, the expectations raised by this apparent magnanimity of the friend is belied in the second paragraph. The poet is grateful that her friend has reached out to her, bridging the chasm of social norms that has kept them apart till now. The emotional and psychological divide, products of the caste and social divide, are bridged, at least for a moment, between the two friends. The poet’s gratitude for this gesture from her friend is beautifully captured in the image of Shabari, the tribal woman who, in her devotion to Lord Rama, tasted each of the berries she offered him; to ensure that they were indeed sweet. The poet’s love, devotion and gratitude is, perhaps, naive like that of Shabari. But her expectations are shattered the moment she offers food to her friend. The friend smirks at the way the food is arranged and promptly reproaches the poet for her inability to serve food the way upper caste people do.

This heartless reproach reopens the chasm that was bridged for some time with the friend’s visit. This us and them divide, it seems, has much deeper roots. Identities which are built up on the notions of pure/impure need much more than a visit to be merged into one human identity. The poet now turns inwards with this reproach. The poet’s out-stretched hands, which had touched the sky of freedom, freedom from her caste bondage, find rejection. She feels ashamed. A further reproach from the friend for not serving buttermilk makes her sad and speechless. The sky, a symbol of hope and freedom, which was within reach a moment ago recedes back. The hurt, almost a betrayal, stirs up memories of loss and deprivation.

The poet wakes up to the reality of her existence which she had forgotten for a moment in a state of heightened expectation, triggered by the visit of this friend. Though she now leads a middle- class existence, her past is marked by deprivation and struggle.

An existence marked by much deprivation leaves its mark on the mind and shapes habits of thought which are difficult to shake off. This is something that the friend cannot understand because she is far removed from this experience due to her privileged position in society. There is a slight reproach along with a sense of hurt in the poet’s tone in the third paragraph.

The last few lines, in an ironic shift talk about habits of mind. But this line is about the friend who, while pretending to treat the poet as an equal, still, treats her as an unequal. The friend’s reproach that ‘Truly, you folk will never change’ turns back on her in an ironic reversal. Though she had accepted the poet’s invitation and visited her house, in apparent disregard for caste or tradition, she still carries the baggage of her tradition in her mind.

Though this friend has crossed the physical threshold of caste she still carries it in her mind. She has recreated the emotional and psychological divide once again within the poet’s house. The ‘you’ in her phrase ‘you folk will never improve’ once again imprisons the poet within a predefined psycho-social space and simultaneously redefines her self in opposition to the poet’s identity. She denies the poet’s essential humanity by formulating her in a fixed communal identity. And all this because, ‘Today the arrangement of food on your plate was not properly ordered’.

The poem ends with a couple of theoretical questions;

Are you going to tell me what Mistakes I made? Are you going to tell me my Mistake ?

These questions carry within them a reproach as well as a challenge. These questions also put this visit in its real perspective. Friends visit each other to share, to be together in an emotional and social bond and not to find faults. This friend makes the visit but retains her sense of superiority. The attitude displayed by this friend in symptomatic of a larger problem that simply cannot be resolved by empty gestures like this visit. The chasm of caste that divides people, that sets people up in a hierarchy can only change when we change habits of thought. This divide can only be bridged in a spirit of accommodation and understanding, by accepting alternate realities and alternate identities.

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Friends as They Are: In Search for a Soul Mate Essay

People cannot be socially isolated for long. No matter how independent one might be, there will always be the necessity for communication. Hence, the need to search for friend arises. Although types of friends are extremely numerous and can be split into categories based on countless number of principles, the best way to categorize types of friends is to consider how close they are to each other.

The so-called bosom friends are the most well known type of friends; however, weirdly enough, very few people can actually name the ones that fall under the given category. A bosom friend is the kind of a person that knows every single detail of his pal’s life and always keeps in touch with the latter.

The necessity to maintain constant communication is, perhaps, the basic obstacle on people’s way to become bosom buddies. Indeed, what seemed possible in the childhood, when most of the problems were solved by adults, and children had as much time for communication as possible, becomes hardly attainable in adult life, when a person barely manages to split his/her time between his/her family and work.

The second type of friendship presupposes much more prosaic relationships. The friends talk to each other on a regular basis because they go to the same school or college or work in the same office. However, as soon as one of them resigns or moves to another city, the communication ends, since both are too lazy to call or send an e-mail to each other.

Finally, there is the third type of friends. These friends share their moral principles, poke fun at the same things and find it enticing to talk to each other. Such friends may be separated for quite long and resume their friendship afterwards disregarding the time that they spent apart from each other.

Speaking of which type of friends is the best, one must mention that the choice of a friend depends greatly on one’s personality and character traits. For some people, it is crucial to have a devoted friend by their side seven days a week, which means that they should go with the first category of friends.

For some people, it is crucial that they could have enough time to arrange their private life and career, which means that they clearly need the second type of a friend. Finally, some might enjoy being alone and, thus, need the third kind of a friend, that is, the one whom they will not depend much on.

Personally, I prefer the third type of friends, since I tend to be moody and often need time to be alone. While such type of relationships does not presuppose being close to each other, it not necessarily means that it cannot be defined as friendship. Quite on the contrary, this is the kind of friendship that grown up people need; with friends like the one described above, one will be able to build trustworthy and long lasting relationships with.

This is the kind of friendship that does not need proofs for its own existence; instead, such friends feel the bond between them nearly intuitively and, thus, become closely related to each other due to the trust that they have in each other. However, I must admit that the given type of relationships requires that the two friends should put considerable effort in their communication at the very start of their friendship. Therefore, I assume that the third kind of a friend is the hardest one to find and yet the best that a man can have.

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The text suggests that there was only one guest....

usefull stuff!!!!!

real usefull stuff!!!!!

its not psychotic or dramatic

great stuff,,helped a lot

THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED POEM .

Even trent protector wouldent hav described him so well... wat a noob stuff....

real useless explanation if a blog is opened the explanation should be perfect.....

i feel it wasn't quite complete as the last few lines weren't explained which would have provided the gist of the poem

bad explanation...it should b complete

It is one of the most extraordinary way of expressing ones experience and also to educate others about it as caste barriers still exist in this so called literate India.

there is only one guest...i.e. her close friend

It was of a little help as da explanation is quite incomplete n it dsnt explains da real deep feelings of poet.. Though a good attempt

Adding on, all the people during that little feast are educated, but the "so called high society people" showcase more illiteracy than the dalit women as education teaches us to treat everybody equally and that caste system are of no meaning and value. they blame the hostess of lacking table etiquette when they themselves do not follow etiquette that should be followed by a guest. no guest questions what they have been offered as they except invitation by their will. the end shows that there is limit to which people can take negativity cause after that its impossible not to errupt. we learn that in our society we only learn education but do not apply it.

Like it is said in the poem that the roots of the caste which is created by the society are deep inside the guest's mind.. And the same case happened in case of her, as usual she started talking about class issues.. Educariin, preferably moral education can change this discrimination

I have a doubt here. The last lines of the poem, Are you going to tell me what mistakes I made? Are you going to tell me my mistakes? What is poet trying to express through these two questions? And what really does these questions mean.

awesome....!! i ws seaching for one poem summary but got all the additional english stuff here...lol..:) :)

nice attempt...but cud hv been better

Bosom Friend. Title refers to the painful realization of the deep chasm between the friends. 1st stanza. To day you came to my home for having dinner with me, i am so excited, this is the first time you visit me. You are an upper cast WOMAN, woman cannot forget the tradition of inequality. Woman are more careful to keep such tradition like cast system. But you teared out all your cast feelings from your mind and you came to my home( the hut of lower a cast). I understand your mind is large as the sky is.unless you cannot come to my pocket size house. you lives in the paalce. You eats in the golden plate, you born into the silver spoon. I am excited,how could you forget the feelings of cast system ? Effective use of irony can be seen in the first stanza. tell me, is this analyse ok ??? Can I proceed ?? I am BA English student in calicut university, 1st year. http://analyseliterature.blogspot.com

Need improvement,man....Good attempt....anyway.

Ya, good. Try to summarise the following lines too

thank you for how much ever you posted. it helpd.NOT a useless material , or a FUCKED UP one at all.

good enough ! thank u :)

Do you know in which year this poem was written? Thanks

Well..........,..........

Shrikhand a language ??? Iol

Write a conversation between two friends where they discuss the caste atrocities met upon Dalits in public space.

bosom friend

bosom friend , also, bosom buddy

• best friend who is very close to you
• someone whom you share everything with
• someone you can always rely on
• close friends who share confidences
• a kindred spirit
• someone you have an intimate relationship with

Example Sentences 

• The two ladies who were arrested for injuring each other for one man were bosom friends for years.
• I wouldn’t call him a bosom friend , since we aren’t that close.
• She’s been my bosom friend since we were kids .
• Everyone saw them as bosom friends , so it was a surprise when they had a falling out.
• Anyone should be able to see their partner as their bosom friend .
• A bosom friend of yours doesn’t go back on their word.
• They were bosom friends who had been through thick and thin together.
• He’s my soulmate, or my bosom friend if you would. 
• She was a bad bosom friend the moment she talked behind her back.
• I need my bosom friend here to support me!
• We’ve been bosom friends because we grew up together. 

“Bosom friends” originated in the 1500s as a term for referring to your best friend. It was meant to represent a deep, intimate, friendly relationship . The word “bosom” today would be considered to be a literal woman’s chest. However, centuries ago, it was actually meant as a metaphorical chest of deep emotions . This later developed into “ bosom buddies ” in the later 20th century.

This term was used for the NBC sitcom “ Bosom Buddies ,” which aired in the 1980s. Fittingly enough, the show did center around a pair of best friends. It was also used in Rosie O’Donnel and Deborah Axelrod’s book “Bosom Buddies: Laughter Lessons for Breast Health and Cancer.”

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A close confidante/friend

History dates back to the early sixteenth and eighteenth century. There are references to the idiom being used by a poet in the sixteenth century. There are also references to the idiom “Bosom friend” being used by Richard Alfred (R.A.) Davenport in his book A Dictionary Of Biography. “Bosom Buddies” is an American version of the same.

Idiom scenarios:

Scenario 1:.

Friend 1: Did you hear the news? The actress got arrested for drug trafficking. 

Friend 2: Yeah I did. 

Friend 1: Unfortunately, she had to drop out of the film. The producer who is such a nice man is going to suffer a huge loss because of her

Friend 2: Do you think so? They have been bosom friends for years.

Scenario 2:

Friend 1:  Tom rushed to the hospital on hearing that Jane met with an accident. Tom is such a kind person.

Friend 2: Oh Yeah! And they are bosom friends too.  

Scenario 3:

Rita: I’m planning to join the music band.

Jim: Great! But you might have to send some samples of your music. The band has to approve of it. And I think it is Oliver who controls the selection process.

Rita: Is he the red – haired guy with a beard?

Jim: Oh! Yeah.

Rita: Then no worries. He is a bosom friend of mine.

Go through the examples  to understand the usage of the idiom:

1. The Prime minister and the chief secretary are bosom friends. 

2. Tom and Jim who were bosom friends for years turned enemies over winning a business contract. 

3. My dad is a bosom friend of the doctor.

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• They were never to become what you would call bosom friends .
• "He was my bosom buddy , my best friend ," his father said, his voice breaking .
• We soon became bosom pals .
• a friend in need is a friend indeed idiom
• acquaintance
• acquaintanceship
• acquainted with someone
• fair-weather friend
• non-contemporary
• office spouse
• on further acquaintance
• with friends like you, who needs enemies? idiom

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• bosom friend in OED Second Edition (1989)

What does the noun bosom friend mean?

There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun bosom friend , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Entry status

OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised.

How common is the noun bosom friend ?

How is the noun bosom friend pronounced, british english, u.s. english, where does the noun bosom friend come from.

Earliest known use

The earliest known use of the noun bosom friend is in the late 1500s.

OED's earliest evidence for bosom friend is from 1590, in the writing of Robert Greene, writer and playwright.

bosom friend is formed within English, by compounding.

Etymons: bosom n. , friend n.

Nearby entries

• Bosnian Muslim, n. & adj. 1864–
• Bosnian Serb, n. & adj. 1875–
• bosom, n. & adj. Old English–
• bosom, v. a1525–
• bosom-bird, n. 1655
• bosom-deep, adj. 1882–
• bosomed, adj. 1646–
• bosomer, n. a1821–
• bosom-felt, adj. 1771–
• bosom-folded, adj. a1644
• bosom friend, n. 1590–
• bosomful, adj. 1870–
• bosoming, n. 1624–
• bosoming, adj. a1851–
• bosom-mischief, n. a1662
• bosom-partner, n. 1633
• bosom-piece, n. a1625
• bosom-sermon, n. 1594
• bosom-slave, n. 1728
• bosomy, adj. 1611–
• boson, n. 1947–

Meaning & use

There is nothing better than a bosome friend with whome to conferre.

His..inward bosome friends .

The secrets of the Breast unfolded to a Bosom-friend .

Polybius..was the bosom friend of her destroyer.

• belamy ?c1225–1689 Fair friend, good friend (esp. as a form of address).
• friar c1290–1821 = brother , n. & int. , in figurative applications; esp. in Old French phrase beu frere ‘fair brother’. Obsolete .
• special c1300–1899 A particularly close or dear friend, associate, or follower. Obsolete ( rare after 17th cent.).
• necessary c1384 A relative or a close friend. Obsolete . rare .
• familiar ?c1400– A close friend or associate; a person whom one knows well.
• great friend a1425– A very close friend, a bosom friend; also figurative .
• gosse a1549– = gossip , n. 2. See also goss , n.¹ , gossy , n.
• particular 1577– slang . A special friend; a favourite; a sweetheart. Now rare .
• shopfellow ?1577– †(a) A close companion, an intimate; (b) a workmate, a colleague.
• cockmate 1578–1668 A best or extremely close friend. Cf. cock , n.¹ & int. compounds C.1c.
• privado 1584– An intimate private friend or confidant; spec. the favourite of a ruler.
• bosom friend 1590– A specially intimate or beloved friend.
• better half 1596– Frequently with possessive. More generally: a close and intimate friend. Now rare .
• ingle 1602–1821 A close or dear friend. Frequently as a term of affection. Obsolete .
• inward 1607–16 An intimate or familiar acquaintance: = intimate , n. (Cf. A.3a) Obsolete .
• bully boy 1609– A young male associate whose company or friendship one values greatly; a good fellow; a good friend. Also ( U.S. ) bully boy with a glass eye , in the…
• bosom-piece a1625 ? a piece of attire covering the bosom; figurative a bosom friend.
• blood-friend 1644– (a) Scottish a blood relative (cf. friend , n. A.3); (b) (chiefly in translations, or representations of the language of non-native speakers) a…
• hail-fellow 1650 An intimate or familiar associate.
• bosom-bird 1655 A bosom friend.
• intimate 1660– A person with whom one is intimate; a very close friend or associate.
• crony 1665– An intimate friend or associate; a ‘chum’.
• intimado 1682–1823 = intimate , n. B.2.
• chum 1684– One who shares apartments with another or others, one who lodges or resides in the same room or rooms: ‘a chamber-fellow, a term used in the…
• friend of one's bosom 1712 figurative . The breast considered as the seat of thoughts and feelings. Cf. heart , n. & int. &… The repository of secret thoughts and…
• cad 1801– A person (typically a man or boy of low social and economic status) employed to assist a skilled worker or tradesperson by carrying out unskilled…
• right bower 1829– colloquial . A close friend, a partner, an accomplice. Now rare and chiefly historical . Cf. left bower , n. 1.
• inquaintance a1834– Fancifully used by (and after) Coleridge for ‘intimate acquaintance’.
• chummy 1849– = chum , n.¹
• bond-friend 1860–
• raggie 1901– Navy slang . A close friend. Now rare .
• bosom 1913–59 elliptical for bosom friend , n.
• asshole buddy 1948– U.S. (originally Military ). coarse slang (chiefly North American ). A very close friend.
• aceboy 1951– A close male friend (cf. ace , n.¹ A.4c); (also) used as a form of address and term of endearment.
• boon coon 1951– A close friend. Cf. ace boon coon , n.
• mellow 1967– A close friend; a lover. Also main mellow .
• squeeze 1980– A close friend, esp. a girlfriend or lover; a sweetheart. Cf. main , adj.² slang (chiefly North American ).
• acegirl 2009– A close female friend; (also) used as a form of address and term of endearment.

Handkerchiefs, tippets, bosom friends and other articles peculiarly adapted to the ensuing season.

Some persons do not hollow out bosom friends , but knit them square or oblong.

• bosom friend 1802–38 transferred . An article of wearing apparel to protect the bosom from cold. Obsolete . (Cf. comforter , n. 6a.)
• pectoral 1881 A covering to protect the chest from cold; a chest-protector. Obsolete . rare .
• chest-protector 1888– A covering or wrap to protect the chest from cold.

Pronunciation

• ð th ee
• ɬ rhingy ll

Some consonants can take the function of the vowel in unstressed syllables. Where necessary, a syllabic marker diacritic is used, hence <petal> /ˈpɛtl/ but <petally> /ˈpɛtl̩i/.

• a trap, bath
• ɑː start, palm, bath
• ɔː thought, force
• ᵻ (/ɪ/-/ə/)
• ᵿ (/ʊ/-/ə/)

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• The symbol ˈ at the beginning of a syllable indicates that that syllable is pronounced with primary stress.
• The symbol ˌ at the beginning of a syllable indicates that that syllable is pronounced with secondary stress.
• Round brackets ( ) in a transcription indicate that the symbol within the brackets is optional.

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* /d/ also represents a 'tapped' /t/ as in <bitter>

Some consonants can take the function of the vowel in unstressed syllables. Where necessary, a syllabic marker diacritic is used, hence <petal> /ˈpɛd(ə)l/ but <petally> /ˈpɛdl̩i/.

• i fleece, happ y
• æ trap, bath
• ɑ lot, palm, cloth, thought
• ɔ cloth, thought
• ɔr north, force
• ə strut, comm a
• ər nurse, lett er
• ɛ(ə)r square
• æ̃ sal on

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Bosom friend

The idiom "bosom friend" refers to a person who is extremely close to you, someone you trust and confide in with your deepest secrets. It suggests a level of intimacy that goes beyond mere friendship and into the realm of emotional support and connection.

• She considered her sister her bosom friend, always there for her no matter what.
• After years of living apart, they reunited and quickly became bosom friends once again.
• As a child, my best friend was my bosom friend, someone I could always count on to be there for me.
• When going through a difficult time, it's important to have someone who is your bosom friend, someone you can confide in and rely on for emotional support.
• My mom was always my bosom friend, someone I could talk to about anything without fear of judgment. The usage of the idiom "bosom friend" can vary depending on the context. For example, it may be used to describe a longtime friend or family member who has been a constant source of emotional support and companionship. It may also be used to describe someone who is currently going through a difficult time and needs someone they can confide in.

Roots and History

The phrase "bosom friend" dates back to the 16th century and was first used in literature by William Shakespeare in his play "Henry V". It originally referred to someone who was close to your heart, or "your bosom", and whom you trusted implicitly. Over time, the meaning of the idiom evolved to include emotional support and connection as well as physical proximity.

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Synonyms in other languages.

• Amigo/a (Spanish) - A close friend who is always there for you and whom you trust implicitly.
• Freundin/Freund (German) - A friend who is very close to you and whom you can confide in.
• L'ami de mes vieux jours/Vieille amie (French) - An old friend with whom you have a deep emotional connection and whom you trust implicitly.
• Bjorka (Swedish) - A bosom friend or close companion who is always there for you emotionally.
• Kumpala (Italian) - A close friend or companion with whom you share intimate experiences and emotions.

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28 Idioms About Friendship

February 9, 2022 by Wes

Are you looking for some common idioms about friendship?

If so, you are in the right place.

In this post, we are going to look at 28 useful idioms about friendship.

28 Useful Idioms About Friendship (Meaning & Examples)

A friend at court.

• Meaning: A person who uses their influence on your behalf.
• Example Sentence: If the interview doesn’t go well, I can call Ashley. She has always been a friend at court and will help me if I need it.

A friend in need is a friend indeed

• Meaning: A true friend is a person who always helps you when you really need it.
• Example Sentence: As I always say, a friend in need is a friend indeed, and Paul is certainly a true friend.

A shoulder to cry on

• Meaning: Someone who listens sympathetically to you in times of need.
• Example Sentence: Tammy is always looking for a shoulder to cry on so I introduced her to Ben. He is a good listener and will do anything for anyone.

Birds of a feather flock together

• Meaning: People who have the same interests, outlook, tastes in things generally are found in each others company.
• Example Sentence: Luke and Keith are always together, but hey, what can I say? Birds of a feather flock together.

Bosom friends

• Meaning: One’s best or closest friend.
• Example Sentence: There is no doubt about it, Anne and Diana are bosom friends. They have been and always will be there for eachother.

Fair-weather friend

• Meaning: When someone is a friend, but only when things are going well for you.
• Example Sentence: A really liked Priscilla, but I realized she is just a fair-weather friend. She’s not there for me when I need her.

Feathered friends

• Meaning: A way to refer to birds
• Example Sentence: Come out back and see my new feathered friends. A few of them were just born and some have been visiting us for a while.

Friend-zone

• Meaning: When one person would like to be in a romantic relationship with another, but the other person thinks of them only as a friend.
• Example Sentence: Tyler said Shelly was in the friend zone, so she is quite sad about it.

• Meaning: Very close.
• Example Sentence: Johnny and Casper are close-knit. They tell each other everything.

Friends in high places

• Meaning: To have friends who have important or influential positions.
• Example Sentence: Ethan always brags about having friends in high places.

Strike up a friendship

• Meaning: To become friends with someone.
• Example Sentence: I want to strike up a friendship with Erin, she seems like a nice girl.

Through thick and thin

• Meaning: To (be friends) through the good times and bad
• Example Sentence: Jason and I have been friends through thick and thin. I was there for him when his dad died and he was there for me when I got married last March.

To be as thick as thieves

• Meaning: To be very close or friendly with each other.
• Example Sentence: Joshua and Jack are as thick as thieves and everyone in town knows it.

To be joined at the hip

• Meaning: To be extremely close to someone, having the reputation of always being together.
• Example Sentence: Kaley and Kim are joined at the hip.

To be on the same page/wavelength

• Meaning: To be in agreement with someone.
• Example Sentence: Scott and Jo are always on the same page. They just look at eachother and know what the other one is thinking.

To build bridges

• Meaning: To promote friendship between people or groups.
• Example Sentence: Tammy likes to build bridges, not tear them down.

Additional Reading: 11 Useful Bridge Idioms – Meaning & Examples

To bury the hatchet

• Meaning: To bury a conflict.
• Example Sentence: Julie and Jake need to bury the hatchet and move on! Their rivalry has been going on for years.

To clear the air

• Meaning: To defuse the tension between two or more people.
• Example Sentence: Ty you need to clear the air with Amy. It is obvious to everyone around you that there is tension between you two.

To hit it off

• Meaning: To find yourself immediately friendly with someone.
• Example Sentence: Sullivan and Lou really hit it off tonight. I would not be surprised to see those two get together in the future.

To get on famously

• Meaning: To get along very well with someone.
• Example Sentence: Kaleigh and Peter got on famously. In fact, more than we could have hoped for.

To get on like a house on fire

• Meaning: To get on well with someone.
• Example Sentence: Robert and Rosie get on like a house on fire .

To get on swimmingly

• Example Sentence: Cove and Parker get on swimmingly. I hope their relationship continues.

To know someone inside out

• Meaning: To know someone very well.
• Example Sentence: I know Wesley inside out. There is nothing you could say about him that would surprise me.

To make strange bedfellows

• Meaning: To make unlikely companions.
• Example Sentence: Jake and Josh are strange bedfellows. They come from totally different worlds yet get along so well.

To move in the same circles

• Meaning: To socialize with people of the same background or lifestyle.
• Example Sentence: Tyson, David, and Bryce all move in the same circles.

To see eye to eye with someone

• Meaning: To agree with someone.
• Example Sentence: Zack and Andy always see eye to eye.

To speak the same language

• Meaning: To understand someone because of your shared values or opinions.
• Example Sentence: Sam and Kris speak the same language.

Two peas in a pod

• Meaning: Two people that go well together, are very similar to each other.
• Example Sentence: Brittany and Joey are two peas in a pod.

There you have it! 28 Friendship Idioms. Which one is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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BOSOM FRIEND in a Sentence Examples: 21 Ways to Use Bosom Friend

Have you ever heard the term “bosom friend” and wondered what it means? A bosom friend refers to a close and trusted friend, someone with whom you share a deep and intimate bond. This term often conveys a sense of warmth and camaraderie in a friendship that goes beyond casual acquaintances.

A bosom friend is someone who knows you inside and out, who stands by your side through thick and thin, offering unwavering support and understanding. This term captures the essence of a friendship that is built on mutual respect, trust, and shared experiences.

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7 Examples Of Bosom Friend Used In a Sentence For Kids

• Bosom friend always shares toys with you.
• You can talk to your bosom friend about your feelings.
• Playing games with your bosom friend is fun.
• Your bosom friend gives you hugs when you are sad.
• When you need help, your bosom friend is there for you.
• Your bosom friend is someone you trust.
• Always be kind to your bosom friend .

14 Sentences with Bosom Friend Examples

• Bosom friend Rajesh always shares his notes with me before exams.
• During study sessions, my bosom friend Anjali helps me understand difficult concepts.
• I can always rely on my bosom friend Rohit for moral support during college presentations.
• My bosom friend Priya and I love exploring new cafes around campus.
• In times of stress, my bosom friend Akshay is always there to listen to me vent.
• My bosom friend Sneha is the first person I turn to for fashion advice.
• Bosom friend Rahul and I often collaborate on group projects for better results.
• I share a bosom friend bond with Manoj since our first year in college.
• My bosom friend Ritu and I have a tradition of going to the library every Sunday to study together.
• Bosom friend Shreya and I always cheer each other up after a tough day of classes.
• Whenever I need a partner for college events, my bosom friend Akash is always ready to join me.
• My bosom friend Neha and I have matching keychains to signify our friendship.
• Bosom friend Aayush always motivates me to stay focused on my goals.
• I trust my bosom friend Swati with all my secrets and personal stories.

How To Use Bosom Friend in Sentences?

To use the term Bosom Friend in a sentence, follow these steps:

Understand the meaning: A Bosom Friend refers to a close or intimate friend, someone with whom you share a deep and sincere bond. It signifies a special and cherished relationship.

Choose the right context: Incorporate the term Bosom Friend in a sentence where you want to emphasize the closeness and trust within a friendship.

Construct the sentence: Start by introducing the friend’s name or pronoun, followed by the term Bosom Friend to convey the depth of your relationship. For example, “Sarah has been my Bosom Friend since childhood, always there to support me through thick and thin.”

Use appropriate punctuation: Conclude the sentence with a period to signify the end of the statement.

Practice using it: To become more comfortable using the term Bosom Friend in sentences, try incorporating it into casual conversations or written communication.

Experiment with different contexts: Explore various scenarios where you can express the significance of a Bosom Friend in your life to refine your usage.

By following these guidelines, you can effectively incorporate the term Bosom Friend in a sentence to portray the depth and importance of your close friendships.

In conclusion, a bosom friend is a cherished companion, someone with whom one shares a deep and intimate bond. These are friends who know and understand us in a profound way, offering unwavering support, trust, and companionship. Bosom friends are there through thick and thin, providing comfort, encouragement, and a sense of belonging in our lives.

Having a bosom friend can greatly enrich our experiences, bringing joy, laughter, and a sense of connection that is irreplaceable. It is through the bonds of such friendships that we find solace, understanding, and a sense of being truly known and accepted. Cherishing and nurturing these relationships can lead to a lifetime of shared memories and mutual support, making a bosom friend a precious gift to be treasured.

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Essay on My Best Friend for Students and Children

500+ words essay on my best friend.

Friendship is one of the greatest blessings that not everyone is lucky enough to have. We meet a lot of people in the journey of life but there are only a few who leave a mark on us. My best friend is one such person who has been able to make a positive impact on my life. We have been a part of each other’s lives for the longest time and our friendship is still developing. She has been with me through all the thicks and thins. Most importantly, I feel extremely fortunate to have someone as a best friend in my life. In this essay on my best friend, I will tell you about how we became friends and about her best qualities.

Our Friendship

Our friendship started when my best friend came in as a new admission to our class. Both of us were hesitant to talk to each other at first, but gradually we developed a bond. I remember the first time my best friend tried to talk to me; I rolled my eyes because I thought there was no use and we wouldn’t hit it off. However, to my surprise, we became best friends by the end of the session year.

We learned so many things about each other and found out that our taste in music and fashion was so similar. Since then, there was no stopping us. We spent all our time together and our friendship became the talk of the class. We used to help each other out in studies and visited each other’s homes as well. We made sure to have lunch together on Sundays. We also used to watch movies and cartoons together.

On our summer break, we even went to summer camp together and made a lot of memories. Once during the summer holidays, she also accompanied me to my maternal grandparents’ home. We had a fabulous time there. Moreover, we even invented our own handshake which only both of us knew. Through this bond, I learned that family doesn’t end with blood because my best friend was no less than my family. Friendship is one relationship that you choose, unlike all other relationships.

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Qualities of My Best Friend

I feel one of the main reasons why I formed such a bond with my best friend was because of the qualities she possesses. Her courage always inspired me to raise my voice against injustice as she always stood up to her bullies. She is also one of the smartest minds in class who doesn’t only excel academically but also in life. I have never seen a dancer as good as my best friend, the accolades she has won are proof of her talent.

Above all, I feel the quality that appeals to me the most is her compassion . Whether it’s towards humans or animals, she always keeps the same approach. For instance, there was an injured stray dog that was wailing in pain, my best friend did not only get him treated but she also adopted him.

Similarly, she saw a poor old woman on the streets one day and she only had money for her lunch. My best friend did not hesitate once before giving all of it to the poor lady. That incident made me respect her even more and inspired me to help the underprivileged more often.

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In short, the bond I share with my best friend is one of my most prized possessions. Both of us inspire each other to become better humans. We push each other to do our best and we are always there in need. A best friend is indeed a precious gem and I am fortunate to have found that gem of my life.

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Q.1 Why is it important to have a best friend?

A.1 It is important for everyone to have a best friend as they are our well-wishers with whom one can share everything. In other words, it gets tough to share things with your parents or siblings, but with a best friend, we never hesitate. Additionally, they always support us and boost our confidence.

Q.2 What are the essential qualities of a best friend?

A.2 A best friend should be understanding. One must be able to share anything with them without the fear of being judged. They should be supportive and encouraging of one another. Subsequently, one must always look out for their best friends in times of need.

Q.3. Should you consider all your friends on various Social media as true friends?

A.3  You may have a number of friends on Social media, but they cannot be considered as true friends. Most of them are mere acquaintances. People with whom you talk only occasionally because they are in the same school, college, colony or workplace, but there is no bond of a true friend are acquaintances. A true friend is a person to whom you would go during your hard time seeking help. However, some acquaintances may become friends as time passes by. Thus, we can say that all friends on Social media are not your true friends.

Q.4. Can you have a negative influence on your life due to friends?

A.4  Friends greatly influence one’s life. It is always said that your company defines your character. Friends with good qualities have a positive influence on your life. They motivate you and guide you. Similarly, friends who have bad qualities can negatively influence your life.

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Paragraph on My Best Friend [100, 150, 200, 250 Words]

Paragraph on My Best Friend: We all need a best friend in our lives . In this article, you are going to learn how to write a paragraph on my best friend in English (100, 150, 200, and 250 words). These paragraphs will be very helpful for students of all classes (class 1 to 12). So, let’s begin.

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Short Paragraph on My Best Friend [100 Words]

Friends play an important part in everyone’s life. I am very lucky to have a friend like Rohan. Rohan is my best friend. He is my classmate. He belongs to a respected middle-class family. He is very good at his studies. His favourite subject is math. Teachers love him so much.

Besides academics, he is also good at extracurricular activities like drawing, painting, sports, etc. Rohan is a very well-mannered boy. He respects elders and talks to everyone very politely.   He often comes to my house and helps me with my studies. We also play together every day in the afternoon. I am very proud of my best friend.

Paragraph on My Best Friend [150 Words]

I have many friends, but my best friend is Ratan. He is the best boy in our class. Although he is intelligent and a very good student, he is not at all proud. Besides, he is very kind-hearted also. If anyone falls ill, Ratan is the first to pay him a visit.

If anybody is sad, he is sad too. In fact, he comes forward to help anybody at any time. Ratan is also a very good sportsman. He plays football and cricket in our school team and has bagged many prizes. His manners and behavior attract everybody. All these qualities have made him so different from others.

He is very dear to me and we are very intimate with each other. We share our thoughts and feelings. He comes to my place almost every day in the afternoon and we go out together. I like him very much.

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My Best Friend Paragraph Writing [200 Words]

Friends are dear. But true friends are very rare. I have a number of friends including my school friends and the friends of my locality. But how many of them are true friends? I do not know. But I know one as my best friend. He is Rahul. He reads with me. We both sit on the same bench in school.

He helps me in clearing my doubts and I help him too. Even we have our tiffin together. We return home together after the school hour. Indeed, we are very intimate. He is my class fellow since childhood. Our friendship is natural and so everlasting. He is not a brilliant student. He is, just like me, an average student.

We together share our joys and sorrows. Science subjects are his favorite. Rahul wants to become a doctor. He likes to play cricket and badminton. Rahul is not a son of rich parents. He belongs to an average family.  He has an amiable nature. I have never found him rude or impolite.

Moreover, he is sympathetic and kind to all. No matter how the situation is, he is always there to support me. These are the qualities to draw me to him. I am very lucky to have him as a friend.

My Best Friend Paragraph [250 Words]

A true friend is a precious thing. Without a friend, life is dull and boring. A best friend is the one with whom we can share our feelings and thoughts. I am very fortunate that I have a best friend. Kabir is my best friend. He is my class fellow and lives near my house.

He is smart and intelligent. Kabir is a brilliant student in the class. He is punctual and disciplined. Teachers love him so much. Kabir’s aim is to be an engineer.

He is not only a good student but also good at sports. His favorite game is football. He participates in the annual school sports every year and wins many prizes. He loves drawing and singing. In the evening we play together in the playground. 

Kabir is the only child of his parents. His father is a school teacher and his mother is a housewife. Kabir belongs to a respectable middle-class family. Kabir’s parents and my parents are friends too. We often have our dinner together. We use to go to each other’s houses regularly.

Kabir is very polite and well-mannered.  He never argues with me on any matter. He always respects our elders. He is very entertaining in nature and makes me laugh through funny jokes.

We are made for each other. He is much similar to me in many aspects. We both help each other in our studies. He is my well-wisher and encourages me to do better in every aspect of life. I’ve learned so much from him.  I never want to lose him.

My Best Friend Essay 10 lines

1. I have many friends but Rohan is my best friend. 2. He is my classmate. 3. He lives near my house. 4. He is a brilliant student in class. 5. He always helps me in my studies. 6. His favorite subject is English. 7. He likes drawing and singing. 8. He wants to be a good teacher. 9. He is very polite and well-mannered. 10. I love him very much.

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My Best Friend Essay in English (100, 200, 300, 500 Words)

A best friend is a special and unforgettable person in our lives and will stay longer than other common friends. We share most of the things, conversations, and important talks and support them anytime in our lives.

In this topic, we are discussing the best friend and the memories that we all spent with our friends and best friends. 

We have covered an essay pattern in various paragraphs of around 100 words, 200 words, 300 words, and 500 words, respectively, that helps many of the children or students of class 2 to 12th to understand the short and descriptive essay pattern of the best friend.

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My Best Friend Essay 100 Words

I always thank God that he sent Rahul into my life as my best friend, and I also wish that everyone has a friend like Rahul. Rahul and I met on the first day of school after the summer vacation when we were studying in the 5th standard.

I also remember an incident when our class teacher asked him about his previous school and the place from where he came. He is a good speaker, and he gave an interesting answer to everyone in his introduction in class. 

He is good at studies and also a good athlete. He loves running and singing too, and his handwriting is also very neat and clean. I feel happy to become his friend, and he also loves my company, and we spend most of our time together.

My Best Friend Essay 200 Words

I have had a lot of friends since childhood, but Raghav is one of the kindest and most trustworthy friends for me. I must say that Rohan has been my best friend since childhood. He is a very good person and a true friend because he has a good manner that he never lies to anyone, and hates people who lie to him. He is a kind boy and also a sincere student. We both live in the same building, and our apartments are also in front of each other. 

My parents also met my friend in the school at the parents-teachers meeting, and they also like Raghav and his sincerity. We both have been in the same class from the 3rd standard until now. We are in the 10th standard now, and we both help each other in the preparation for Board exams, which will be held in the month of March. 

He always invites me to his house to play video games with him. Every Sunday, we both enjoy playing video games with popcorn and juice together. Sometimes, our school teachers also wonder about our true friendship and the strong bond between us. He has a set of badminton rackets and a shuttle, and we also play together in the evening near our building. We both love each other’s company.

My Best Friend Essay 300 Words

Everyone has at least a single friend who is more than just a friend to them. Getting a friend is common, but getting a true friend is very rare and a bit special. It is like a big achievement for people to get a trustworthy and lifelong best friend. I also had a best friend in my life too since childhood. His name is Ganaraj, and his mother is Telugu. We are neighbors too and also classmates. We always sit together in school and also spend most of the time together. 

He is a very talented person and always supports me in my studies. We both like mathematics, and also we love to solve maths numerical problems. I like to play games, and we both always play games together and participate in the sports that are held in school. Our favorite sport is Cricket, and we both are good all-rounders on our school cricket team. Our class teacher always suggests and supports us to play cricket even better and also helps in education to achieve success in life.

He is very valuable to me, and I always value his friendship as I value my parents. He is like my family, as a brother from another mother. Whenever I need his help and support, my best friend is there for me to hold me. We both live in the precious moment and create memories that will stay with me forever. Our friendship is a kind of beautiful relationship, and I hope any kind will never break these mistakes. Every Sunday, we go together to a playground near our locality, and we spend most of our time there. My parents also like Ganaraj to be my friend. Everyone is happy with our friendship and has a strong bond that never goes down in any situation.

My Best Friend Essay 500 Words

My best friend’s name is Siddhart Jadhav. We have been friends since class 7th A in Alfred Nobel High School. We both studied in the same school in childhood but not in the same class as our sections are different. Later that time, all the students from all the sections are sorted according to the previous academics’ percentages and grades and separated into four different sections. Due to this separation, I met Siddhart in the 7th A, and we became friends at that time. Later, time goes by, and our friendship bond becomes stronger, and we become best friends with each other and spend most of our time together in school, tuition, and extra classes. We also sit on the same bench in the classroom. 

Our likes and dislikes are also common, and we also love to dance and sing. In every annual gathering and other function that is held in our school, we both participate and give our best performances. We never wanted to win the competitions, our intention was to enjoy the gathering. Some of our school teachers don’t like our togetherness and friendship, but some of them loved and always blessed our strong bonded friendship to stay longer and longer. Siddharth and I always talked in the running classroom, and most of the time, our teacher also punished both of us by standing outside the classroom. We always tried to irritate the lecturer in the chemistry lectures by asking tons of doubts and questions. We eat tiffin boxes sitting on the last benches.

Apart from this naughtiness, Siddharth is very punctual, and he is never late for coming to school and attending classes. He always completes his homework at a given time and being with him, I also start studying very well and completing my homework on time. He keeps his books and copies very clean. His writing is very nice and encourages me to write cleanly and clearly for better understanding. My parents also compliment my friend that being with him, I also become responsible and a good student.

Siddharth and I are both excellent football players and athletes. When we both start playing the football game, the opponent team never wins. Our sports teacher always motivates us and tells us that we will become good football players one day. My parents also know Siddharth very much, and they like his pleasant behavior. Feel free when Siddharth and I stay together, whether for playing games, video games, study, or for going out to have fun with other classmates. Siddharth is my best friend, my first friend. He is the one who offers me help in my studies when I need it, supports me and always shows love to me, defends me, and stands by my side in any situation no matter what. 

In academics, my best friend, Siddharth, is chosen to be awarded the best student of the year in the 10th class. He is one of the brilliant students of our school and also won many of the competitions that were held in school. He is like a well-wisher, and I always enjoyed his company. He, too, feels secure and relieved by spending time with me as well. He is like a problem-solving friend to me. I never wanted to lose him in my life.

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