thick as thieves

Meanings

• idiom

  Used to describe a close-knit group of people, often implying that they are dishonest or untrustworthy together.

  - "The gang was thick as thieves, always covering for each other's misdeeds."
  - "Despite their differences, the siblings were thick as thieves, sticking together through thick and thin."

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Variants

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Etymology

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The origin of the idiom 'thick as thieves' is unclear, but it is believed to have originated in the 16th or 17th century.

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Trivia

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1. The idiom 'thick as thieves' is sometimes written as 'thick as thieves's elbow' or 'thick as thieves' clabber' in older texts.

2. The idiom has also been used figuratively to describe a close-knit group of animals, such as a pack of wolves or a flock of birds.

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Related Concepts

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1. camaraderie: A strong bond of friendship among a group of people, characterized by mutual trust, support, and affection.

2. conspiracy: A secret plan made by a group of people to carry out an unlawful or harmful act.

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Culture

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The idiom 'thick as thieves' is often used in literature and popular culture to describe a close-knit group of people, particularly when their bond is based on dishonesty or untrustworthiness.

How to Memorize "thick as thieves"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of thieves huddled together, with their backs to each other for support and concealment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the idiom with a group of people who stick together, no matter what.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'thieves in thickets' to help memorize the idiom.

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