friends in low places

noun

Friends who have underworld connections or are involved in shady underdealings.

Opposite
friends in high places
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Meanings

nounfriends in low places pl (plural only)
  1. humorousidiomaticpluralplural onlyFriends who have underworld connections or are involved in shady underdealings.
  2. humorousidiomaticpluralplural onlyFriends who lack culture or sophistication.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
friends in high places
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APA

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Chicago

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