tight-knit group
noun phraseUK /ˌtaɪtˈnɪt ɡruːp/
US /ˌtaɪtˈnɪt ɡruːp/
A group of people who are very close and care about each other a lot.
The kids in the art club are a tight-knit group who always help one another.
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2. A small team whose members trust and support each other strongly.
The rescue crew is a tight-knit group that works well under pressure.
3. A family or neighborhood where everyone knows and looks after each other.
Our street is a tight-knit group that shares meals and watches out for the children.
4. A social circle that keeps outsiders at a distance.
The popular table at lunch was a tight-knit group that rarely let new students join.