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发信人: yangs (Microsea永不止息), 信区: English
标  题: Slang of the day
发信站: 哈工大紫丁香 (2002年12月15日18:47:39 星期天), 站内信件


 in cahoots

Definition: In a partnership, with an implication of criminality; working to
gether on secret plans.

Example: 1) I'm afraid our accountant may be in cahoots with the local crime
 boss.

Etymology: This phrase was in use by the early 1820s. It may derive from the
 French word for cabin, 'cahute' -- and thus refer to people planning someth
ing in a small cabin or house, beyond observation.

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            The shining sea            谁能够 划船不用浆                                    
            And                                                                     
            The blue sky               谁能够 扬帆没有风向                                 
            Share                                                                      
            The same  color                                                                 

※ 来源:·哈工大紫丁香 bbs.hit.edu.cn·[FROM: 202.118.250.50]
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