there is honor among thieves

proverb Even criminals adhere to a code of conduct or certain principles, especially not to inform against one another. Often used in the negative. In the collective of pickpockets, no one dared steal from another. There is some honor among thieves. Given the chance, most criminals facing extensive jail time are more than willing to give up their associates for a more lenient sentence, disposing of the ridiculous notion that there is honor among thieves.

There is honor among thieves.

Prov. Criminals do not commit crimes against each other. The gangster was loyal to his associates and did not tell their names to the police, demonstrating that there is honor among thieves.

(there is) honour among ˈthieves

(saying) used to say that even criminals have standards of behaviour that they respect

词组	there is honor among thieves
释义	there is honor among thieves there is honor among thieves proverb Even criminals adhere to a code of conduct or certain principles, especially not to inform against one another. Often used in the negative. In the collective of pickpockets, no one dared steal from another. There is some honor among thieves. Given the chance, most criminals facing extensive jail time are more than willing to give up their associates for a more lenient sentence, disposing of the ridiculous notion that there is honor among thieves. See also: among, honor, there, thief Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. There is honor among thieves. Prov. Criminals do not commit crimes against each other. The gangster was loyal to his associates and did not tell their names to the police, demonstrating that there is honor among thieves. See also: among, honor, there, thief McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. (there is) honour among ˈthieves (saying) used to say that even criminals have standards of behaviour that they respect See also: among, honour, thief Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: Caesar's wife must be above suspicion teach a man to fish it takes a village village tomorrow never comes a burnt child dreads the fire burnt blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed a guilty conscience needs no accuser the best-laid plans of mice and men
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