meet friends
/miːt frendz/
Meaning
This phrase means to gather or socialize with people you already know and like. It can refer to a planned get-together or encountering them by chance.
Examples
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I'm going to meet friends at the cafe around three o'clock.
I'm going to meet friends at the cafe around three o'clock.
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It's always nice to meet friends after a busy week at work.
It's always nice to meet friends after a busy week at work.
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We decided to meet friends for dinner at a new Italian restaurant.
We decided to meet friends for dinner at a new Italian restaurant.
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She loves to meet friends at the park on sunny weekends.
She loves to meet friends at the park on sunny weekends.
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Are you going to meet friends tonight or stay at home?
Are you going to meet friends tonight or stay at home?
Common Mistakes
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✗ I met with my friends yesterday.
✓ I met my friends yesterday.
While 'meet with' is used for formal or business appointments, social gatherings with friends are usually just 'meet' or 'meet up with'.
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✗ I am going to meet new friends tonight.
✓ I am going to meet my friends tonight.
Without the possessive pronoun 'my', 'meet friends' can sound like you are making new acquaintances for the first time rather than hanging out with existing ones.
Related Expressions
Practice
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On Saturdays, I usually ___ for a cup of coffee.
💡 Socialize with people you know.
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meet friends
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Are you planning to ___ this weekend, or do you have other plans?
💡 Gather with your pals.
Show answer
meet friends