make a friend

make a friend

To form a friendship with someone. I really find it hard making a new friend as an adult. Sarah made a friend while we were at the playground this morning.
See also: friend, make
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

make a friend

 and make friends
to establish a link of friendship with someone. I have never found it difficult to make friends. Mary had to make new friends when she changed schools.
See also: friend, make
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • friends with
  • friends with (someone)
  • friend or foe
  • Any friend of
  • any friend of (someone's) (is a friend of mine)
  • who needs enemies with friends like (someone)
  • with friends like (someone), who needs enemies
  • friend in need
  • a friend in need
  • man's best friend