Thick as thieves meaning
What does the saying 'Thick as thieves' mean?
Idiom: Thick as thieves
Meaning:
If people are thick as thieves, they are very close friends who have no secrets from each other.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Police & Crime |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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