B1 Colloquial Conspiracy

„Sie spielen unter einer Decke."

They are hand and glove together.

Sie spielen unter einer Decke. — German idiom meaning: They are hand and glove together. (B1)
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What does „Sie spielen unter einer Decke." mean in German?

„Sie spielen unter einer Decke." means "They are hand and glove together.." Literally: "They play under one blanket.."

Literal Translation

"They play under one blanket."

Sie They
spielen play
unter under
einer one
Decke blanket

English Equivalent

"They're in cahoots."

This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.

Grammar Notes

'unter einer Decke spielen' = to be in collusion

When is this idiom used?

Colloquial

This expression is used in everyday spoken German in casual and semi-formal settings.

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