friend or foe

friend or foe

An ally or an enemy. Is this character in the story friend or foe? They really haven't given us enough details about him.
See also: friend
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

friend or foe

a friend or an enemy. I can't tell whether Jim is friend or foe. "Who goes there? Friend or foe?" asked the sentry.
See also: friend
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • man's best friend
  • make a friend
  • Any friend of
  • any friend of (someone's) (is a friend of mine)
  • flexible friend
  • friend in need
  • a friend in need
  • friends with
  • friends with (someone)
  • bizatch
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