cahoots
word
Definition
If people are in cahoots, they are secretly working together for a dishonest or illegal purpose.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used with 'in cahoots (with someone)'. Informal and often humorous or conspiratorial. Not used for positive or honest teamwork. Typically refers to secret cooperation for dishonest reasons.
Spanish: confabulación - complicidadPortuguese (BR): conluio - cumplicidadePortuguese (PT): conluio - cumplicidadeChinese (Simplified): 勾结Chinese (Traditional): 勾結Hindi: साठगांठArabic: تواطؤ
Example Sentences
Are you in cahoots with them?
basic
They are in cahoots to cheat on the test.
basic
I think the manager is in cahoots with the supplier.
basic
He must be in cahoots with someone inside the company.
natural
They acted like strangers, but they were really in cahoots the whole time.
natural
Are you telling me the boss and the accountant are in cahoots?
natural