狼狈为奸 (láng bèi wéi jiān) — to act in collusion; to conspire together (for evil purposes)
Definition
An idiom meaning two parties secretly work together to do harm — 'act in collusion for evil'. Stronger than 共谋: it stresses the partnership of villains, not just any conspiracy.
idiom
to act in collusionto conspire together (for evil purposes)
Examples
- 狼狈为奸，。Zhè liǎng gè gōng sī láng bèi wéi jiān, yì qǐ cāo zòng shì chǎng jià gé.These two companies colluded to manipulate the market price.
- 狼狈为奸，。Lì shǐ shàng yǒu xǔ duō jiān chén láng bèi wéi jiān, hài guó hài mín.In history, many treacherous officials colluded to harm the country and the people.
- 狼狈为奸，。Tā men láng bèi wéi jiān, tōng guò fēi fǎ shǒu duàn huò qǔ lì yì.They acted in collusion, obtaining benefits through illegal means.
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