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in cahoots
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used to refer to a situation where two or more people, organizations, etc. are secretly collaborating with each other to do something dishonest or illegal
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "in cahoots" and when to use it?
The idiom "in cahoots" originated from the late 19th century American slang term "cahoot," which referred to a partnership or collaboration between individuals for a common purpose, often with a secretive or illicit undertone. The phrase "in cahoots" emerged from this term and is used to describe a close association or collusion between two or more people who are working together, often in a secretive or conspiratorial manner, to achieve a shared objective.
Example
The journalists uncovered evidence that the celebrity and the paparazzi were in cahoots, staging photos for publicity purposes.
The siblings were always in cahoots, devising mischievous plans to play pranks on their friends.
The politician was accused of being in cahoots with lobbyists and accepting bribes for favorable legislation.
The detective suspected that the witness and the suspect were in cahoots, providing false alibis for each other.
The two companies were suspected of being in cahoots to fix prices and control the market.
