Bosom Friend – Idiom of the Day 

Bosom Friend – Idiom of the Day 

Meaning:

A close confidante/friend

History:

History dates back to the early sixteenth and eighteenth century. There are references to the idiom being used by a poet in the sixteenth century. There are also references to the idiom “Bosom friend” being used by Richard Alfred (R.A.) Davenport in his book A Dictionary Of Biography. “Bosom Buddies” is an American version of the same.

Idiom scenarios:

Scenario 1:

Friend 1: Did you hear the news? The actress got arrested for drug trafficking. 

Friend 2: Yeah I did. 

Friend 1: Unfortunately, she had to drop out of the film. The producer who is such a nice man is going to suffer a huge loss because of her

Friend 2: Do you think so? They have been bosom friends for years.

Scenario 2:

Friend 1:  Tom rushed to the hospital on hearing that Jane met with an accident. Tom is such a kind person.

Friend 2: Oh Yeah! And they are bosom friends too.  

Scenario 3:

Rita: I’m planning to join the music band.

Jim: Great! But you might have to send some samples of your music. The band has to approve of it. And I think it is Oliver who controls the selection process.

Rita: Is he the red – haired guy with a beard?

Jim: Oh! Yeah.

Rita: Then no worries. He is a bosom friend of mine.

Examples:

Go through the examples  to understand the usage of the idiom:

1. The Prime minister and the chief secretary are bosom friends. 

2. Tom and Jim who were bosom friends for years turned enemies over winning a business contract. 

3. My dad is a bosom friend of the doctor.

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