Tag: partners in crime
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Partners in crime
Phrase: Partners in crime There can be different meanings to the expression partners in crime. In the literal sense, this phrase means people who plan to break the law together. They could be scheming to rob a bank, steal gold or defraud seniors. Either way, like the two vicious-looking characters above, they are partners in crime. Another…
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Thick as thieves
English Phrase: As thick as thieves Do you have a terrific friend? Perhaps this person is your best friend. If you are very close to this person and you can share your intimate thoughts or worries with them, then you are as thick as thieves. Thick has the meaning of being close together. Often, when…
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Bandit
Word of the Day: Bandit A bandit is a thief who likes to travel in a group, quite often has a weapon, and hides their face when stealing money from people. Since they like to travel in groups, they often have partners in crime. If you know about Robin Hood, the folk hero from British…
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Put away
WotD: Put away As you can probably guess, put away is a phrasal verb, meaning putting something somewhere. This phrasal verb has various meanings. It can mean storing something after you have used it, as we teach our children to put away their toys before they go to bed. It could also mean to eat…
