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UKpartner in crime
/wˈɒnz pˈɑːtnəɹ ɪn kɹˈaɪm/
/wˈʌnz pˈɑːɹtnɚɹ ɪn kɹˈaɪm/partner in crime
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What is the origin of the idiom "partner in crime" and when to use it?
The origin of the phrase "partner in crime" is unclear, but it is believed to have originated in the early 20th century. This idiom is used broadly to refer to two people who are close companions in any context.
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*** One who aids or accompanies someone in crimes or nefarious actions.