Mutual admiration society Meaning in English
expression
Definition
A group of people who constantly praise and support each other, often in a way that seems excessive or insincere.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used humorously or critically to describe groups where members overly praise each other instead of giving honest feedback. Often refers to friends, colleagues, or teams. Not literal; rarely positive—implies insincerity or self-congratulation.
Example Sentences
The club has turned into a mutual admiration society.
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Their meetings often seem like a mutual admiration society.
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The two artists formed a bit of a mutual admiration society.
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It’s hard to get honest feedback in that mutual admiration society.
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After a while, their praise started to sound like a mutual admiration society.
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Whenever you suggest an idea, the mutual admiration society just agrees.
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