friend of a friend

Example Sentences

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She agreed to meet a woman who described herself as a friend of a friend.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

It wasn’t long before they “bumped heads” with Pharrell, who was a friend of a friend.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 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

And I’ve already talked to a friend of a friend.

From Slate • Aug. 13, 2024

“A friend of a friend of a friend is a Nimbus agent. Word got to me only yesterday, and I came as quickly as I could.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman