partner in crime

Example Sentences

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Santaolalla has just arrived for a photo session at the recording studio that he shares with Aníbal Kerpel, his decades-long co-producer, virtuoso sound engineer and musical partner in crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2024

So he's been sort of my partner in crime and in a lot of songs over the years.

From Salon • May 22, 2024

The organization-slash-cult run by Wenjie and her partner in crime Mike Evans is playing a very long game.

From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2024

"Homi would dress up as Santa Claus and make his appearance in all sorts of dramatic ways. And Mary was his partner in crime there," Roy Wadia recalls.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2024

Besides, I was in no big hurry to meet up with Fang's partner in crime, wasn’t sure I was going to be cool in the face of that.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx