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

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be in cahoots with

US /bi ɪn kəˈhuːts wɪð/
UK /bi ɪn kəˈhuːts wɪð/
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Idiom

1.

to be secretly working with someone, especially in a dishonest or illegal way

Example:
The police suspect the manager might be in cahoots with the thieves.
They denied being in cahoots with the rival company.
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