partner in crime

Example Sentences

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Gibson’s mother was her partner in crime, personally and professionally, her whole life.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

Early in the show’s run, Todd Bridges’ Willis on “Diff’rent Strokes” defined the big brother, a partner in crime you could get in trouble with but would also stick up for you.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2025

The organization-slash-cult run by Wenjie and her partner in crime Mike Evans is playing a very long game.

From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2024

In an Instagram post, he thanked his producers, co-hosts and listeners, saving a special shout-out for "partner in crime" Vick, writing: "I'll miss being on air with you every day."

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2024

It’s me and my partner in crime, Lloyd Newman, catching you up on some things that have happened since we told you about our lives in 1993.

From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones