be (just) good friends

A phrase used to emphasize that two people are not in a romantic relationship. Oh, he's not my boyfriend—we're just good friends. Please, we're good friends and nothing more. Mom, Bob and I are just good friends. He's not my type at all.

be (just) good ˈfriends

used to say that two friends are not having a romantic relationship with each other: People often think Ian and I are a couple, but we’re just good friends.

See also: friend, good

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