Meaning of 'Honor among thieves'
What does the saying 'Honor among thieves' mean?
Idiom: Honor among thieves
Meaning:
If someone says there is honor among thieves, this means that even corrupt or bad people sometimes have a sense of honor or integrity, or justice, even if it is skewed. ('Honour among thieves' is the British English version.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Police & Crime |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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