a friend in need

friend in need

A person who is dependable and a good friend in difficult times. Taken from the proverb "a friend in need is a friend indeed." Michelle stayed with me in the hospital when I broke my ankle. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
See also: friend, need
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a ˌfriend in ˈneed (is a ˌfriend inˈdeed)

(saying) a friend who helps you when you are in trouble (is a real friend): I’ll always be grateful to Tom for helping me; a friend in need is a friend indeed!
See also: friend, need
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • friend in need
  • Any friend of
  • any friend of (someone's) (is a friend of mine)
  • friend or foe
  • make a friend
  • man's best friend
  • flexible friend
  • bizatch
  • biznitch
  • with friends like (someone), who needs enemies