Meaning of honour among thieves | Babel Free
Definitions
Noun. [C1]
Examples
“Such people will observe⟳ honour among thieves because, within a closed group, failure to keep⟳ one's word is soon detected and leads to exclusion from the group, which conflicts with one's particular interests.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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