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bosom companions
[ˈbʊzəm ˈkɒmpənjənz]
noun phrase
amigos do peito
1.
Very close and intimate friends; people who share a deep and trusting friendship
They have been bosom companions since childhood.
Eles são amigos do peito desde a infância.
2.
Friends who are emotionally close and confide in each other
As bosom companions, they shared all their secrets.
Como amigos do peito, eles compartilhavam todos os seus segredos.
NYC Slang
ride-or-dies
Synonyms
close friends
intimate friends
best friends
confidants
kindred spirits
alter egos
Antonyms
acquaintances
strangers
enemies
rivals
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
amigos do peito
Most common and widely understood expression
Brazil
amigos inseparáveis
Alternative expression emphasizing constant companionship
Portugal
amigos do peito
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'companheiros de toda a vida'
Portugal
companheiros inseparáveis
More formal alternative in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
friends for life
thick as thieves
partners in crime
two peas in a pod
amigos de verdade
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