As Thick as Thieves
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Definition: This phrase refers to two or more people who are very close friends, sharing secrets and being inseparable.
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Related Terms: In cahoots, bosom buddies, besties, partners in crime, two peas in a pod.
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Synonyms: Intimate, close, chummy, buddy-buddy.
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Antonyms: Distant, estranged, aloof, indifferent.
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Proverbs: “A friend in need is a friend indeed,” expressing that true friendship is proven in times of trouble.
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Usage Quotes:
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“They were as thick as thieves, sharing whispered secrets and conspiratorial laughter in the corner of the room.”
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“When I asked for help, my best friend was already there. We’re as thick as thieves, after all.”
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Cliché Origin Story: Appearing as early as 1833 in Theodore E. Hook’s “The Parson’s Daughter,” the phrase perhaps owes its enduring popularity to the vivid image of thieves closely plotting together, suggesting both intimacy and a mischievous camaraderie.
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Suggested Reading and Media:
- Book: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling – Harry, Ron, and Hermione epitomize the “as thick as thieves” dynamic.
- Movie: “Thelma & Louise” – Showcases deep, almost conspiratorial female friendship.
- Song: “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers – Celebrates supportive and close bonds.
- Poetry: “A Poison Tree” by William Blake – Explores the contrast between hidden and open relationships.
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Humor-Filled Quote: “Friends are the family you choose. If mine were any closer, we’d need to charge rent for their room in my heart.”
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Reference in Popular Culture: The phrase is sometimes played on for humorous effect in TV shows and movies, suggesting a suspenseful or secretive side to friendships, or the playful conspiratorial plotting of close friends.
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Farewell Thought: True friends, those “as thick as thieves,” stick with us through thick and thin, plotting our shared adventures and elevating life’s joys. Their presence is life’s greatest treasure—here’s to strong bonds and louder laughter. 🌟
