thick as thieves

idiom

: very close and secretive
They were (as) thick as thieves for weeks, which made us wonder what they were doing.

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The two cousins were once thick as thieves, but have become increasingly estranged in adulthood. Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024 Although the Saturday Night Live star didn't share any stage time with this week's musical guest during the live show, the pair looked thick as thieves throughout the goodnights at the end of Saturday's episode. Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024 Julie Bowen and Sofía Vergara have always been as thick as thieves – though Bowen felt the public tried to undermine their friendship. Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024 The Port Charles community is thick as thieves (and murderers, adulterers, etc). Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 19 June 2024 At the start of the season, the duo are still thick as thieves, engaging in the tried and true Bravo tradition of obscure sports activities. Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 3 June 2024 Though it's been 30 years since Party of Five aired its first episode, Neve Campbell says the cast is still thick as thieves and have remained integral parts of each other's lives. Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024 Having grown up together in boarding school, the boys are thick as thieves. Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024 The pirates were spotted openly walking the streets of Philadelphia, thick as thieves with judges and sheriffs, the Gunsway’s riches buying influence and power. Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024

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