friend of a friend

Example Sentences

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At least once, a friend of a friend asked if he could come through after seeing his friends’ locations at Rishi’s apartment.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2025

"Let's take a look at your system and see what we can do," said our new solar salesman, a charming friend of a friend.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2024

“A friend of a friend was stunned to find out that Jessica is a modern artist,” Matt McDermott, Pratt’s partner and collaborator, said over the phone.

From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2024

It was at the hotel that I met Abdelali, a friend of a friend of a friend.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2023

Supposedly, a friend of a friend was gleaned at eleven because he was the smartest kid in fifth grade.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman