English in a Minute: Partners in Crime

Welcome to English in a Minute. 
Crime is a serious matter. But the phrase “partners in crime” is not so serious.  
AM: I’m throwing a surprise birthday party for Caty. Can you help? 
AS: Sure! Consider me your partner in crime.  
AM: Thanks! And it’s funny you say “partner in crime.” 
AS: Why? 
AM: Well...it’s going to be a murder mystery party! 
AS: Nice!! 
As an idiom, partners in crime are not criminals. Partners in crime work together to plan something fun or maybe a little unexpected. They may also just be close friends.  
And that’s English in a Minute! 
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