Zoeken
Selecteer de woordenboektaal
the plot thickens
01
used to describe a situation where the story or situation becomes more complex or mysterious than before
Voorbeelden
In a detective novel, when new clues are uncovered that lead the detective in unexpected directions, the plot thickens.
In a mystery movie, when new suspects or evidence emerges, the plot thickens as the protagonist tries to solve the case.
