"friends in low places" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p|head=friends in low places}} friends in low places pl (plural only)
  1. (idiomatic, humorous) Friends who have underworld connections or are involved in shady underdealings. Tags: humorous, idiomatic, plural, plural-only
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  2. (idiomatic, humorous) Friends who lack culture or sophistication. Tags: humorous, idiomatic, plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-friends_in_low_places-en-noun-CYMYlyzm
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