in cahoots with

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in league with

[in league with] or {informal} [in cahoots with] {prep.} In secret agreement or partnership with (someone); working together secretly with, especially for harm. * /People once believed that some women […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

cahoots

[cahoots] See: [IN LEAGUE WITH] or [IN CAHOOTS WITH]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

Ivy League

[Ivy League] {n.} A small group of the older and more famous eastern U.S. colleges and universities. * /Several Ivy League teams play each other regularly each year./ * /Harvard, […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

American Idioms

American Idiomatic Expressions This online dictionary of idioms and phrases is based on original book by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner and J.E. Gates - "A Dictionary of American Idioms". Please, […] Dictionary of American Idioms

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