friend in need
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"A friend in need is a friend indeed," he said.
From Reuters • Sep. 28, 2022
Equally worthy of entertaining, dropping off for a friend in need or simply enjoying on a weeknight, hot chicken salad does precisely what is asked of a casserole: to soothe, lift up and spread joy.
From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2022
Most living donors are called “directed donors,” as they donate directly to a family member or friend in need.
From Slate • Oct. 12, 2021
Widodo only used English during his speech to Parliament to say: “A friend in need is a friend indeed” and: “Good day, mate.”
From Washington Times • Feb. 9, 2020
“You know the saying, Horatio, that the friend in need is a friend indeed. Be Hamlet’s friend. And always be wary of Claudius. Your good heart is but a slight shield against his great wickedness.”
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
