make friends

Idioms  

1. Form a friendship, foster cordial feelings, as in I hope Brian will soon make friends at school, or She's done a good job of making friends with influential reporters. [c. 1600]

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Example Sentences

These trend lines may be good for work-life balance, but the downside for some is profound: Young workers say they’re missing out on opportunities to make friends and find mentors.

From The Wall Street Journal

What is clear is that London City are not here to make friends, they are here to rock the boat and are planning big things for the future.

From BBC

For Yaya Ogun, one of the team riders, group skates are an opportunity to build community and make friends.

From Los Angeles Times

“You have to go someplace physical, you’re gonna meet people, you’re gonna make friends,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times

So far, he had struggled to make friends.

From BBC