Meaning of the word "be in bed with" in English

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be in bed with

US /bi ɪn bɛd wɪð/
UK /bi ɪn bɛd wɪð/
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Idiom

1.

to be having a sexual relationship with someone

Example:
Rumor has it that he's in bed with his secretary.
They've been in bed with each other for months.
2.

to be closely involved or secretly cooperating with someone, especially in a dishonest or unethical way

Example:
The politician was accused of being in bed with big corporations.
Many believe the regulatory body is in bed with the industry it's supposed to oversee.
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