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

He said he was glad he got to share "every single good memory I have in life with my brother, my best friend and my number one partner in crime".

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2025

So he's been sort of my partner in crime and in a lot of songs over the years.

From Salon • May 22, 2024

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

Good-bye, best friend and partner in crime; hello, pain-in-the-butt brother.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman