Relationships and character

s'entendre comme larrons en foire

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Meaning

To get on like a house on fire, with a touch of mischievous complicity.

Word for word

to get on like two thieves at a fair

Example

Ces deux-là s'entendent comme larrons en foire depuis le premier jour.

Those two have got on like a house on fire since day one.

Relationships and character