Sentence examples for if not friends from inspiring English sources
The two men were acquaintances, if not friends.
Again his friends-on Figaro, for example-became his adversaries, and his adversaries of the Left became, if not friends, at least the holders of concurrent faith.
He said, rather implausibly, "once she understands that I'm not here to hassle her, or to invade her family's privacy in any way, maybe we can become, if not friends, then at least reasonably cordial summer neighbours".
He is known to have blocked the e-mail of Internet service executives he thinks aren't kicking off spammers fast enough -- a method that often wins results, if not friends.
Known for a fierce conservatism that prizes stability above all else, Mr. Mubarak has reacted to the calls for his resignation — some from Western officials who he thought were, if not friends, at least allies — with his usual change-resistant manner.
"If you can build a residential area where people are divided [naturally], they're going to become, if not friends, familiar enough," he said.
You can--if not be friends with your ex--at least be civil and cooperative.
If you are not friends then try to become friends.
If you're not friends, that's okay.
Even if you're not friends with the other kids, be nice to them.
