thick as thieves
Example Sentences
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“But behind the scenes? Heidi and I were still thick as thieves, scheming side by side, laughing at how easy it was to keep the world guessing and the checks coming in.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
"They were thick as thieves," explains Harsha Evangeli, who taught the teenager art.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2025
“They were literally thick as thieves in the sense of sticking together and having each other’s back. They were best friends as well.”
From Washington Times • Apr. 7, 2022
We were thick as thieves, the two of us.
From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2022
“She may not be the sharpest tool in the woodshed,” Emma whispered, “but she’s got a massive heart and she’d go to the grave for her mates. We’re thick as thieves, Bronwyn and me.”
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
