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in cahoots

in partnership with someone who shares your purpose (often secretly)
They were in cahoots with the Mafia this whole time.
Related Words

Chobonko 

Chobonko is a chonky chicken named Peggy who can hit the club.
Chicken 1: “Oh no, it’s Chobonko!”
Chicken 2: “Hide your roosters.”
Chobonko by Jarlaxia October 15, 2021
I am Korean.As one of Korean native speaker,I can define this word,'chobo'
Chobo is a Korean word which means someone who is new to something such as driving,game,sports,jobs.
Cho=start,begin. Bo=step.
Chobo=starter,beginner.

So,Chobo means a newbie.
Are you a man enough to fight against me in starcraft game?
You are a chobo.Get more experience.
chobo by Jangwon February 1, 2004

Cahoonas 

Cahoonas is the English derivative of ''cojones'' used in US and British slang to denote “boldness, manliness and courage” and popularised by iconic films such as Pulp Fiction and British male underwear brand Cahoonas.
You'll need a huge pair of Cahoonas to go 3 rounds in the ring with that nutter.
Cahoonas by ideasgarden April 28, 2013
Secretly working with someone, usually behind the back of someone else.
cahoots by MoonKnight December 14, 2002
cahoots is a noun meaning:

1.) To be in league with a crime, or conspiracy. Also to mean in alliance with or secret partnership with.

2.)To be a lover, or someone you like very much. Commonly used by someone how is annoyed or displeases with someone else.

(Note: this is slang, coming from the word/slang "ca" meaning: used to express a certain feeling of fondness for a person. Also the words "hoots" meaning: the characteristic cry of an owl)
Examples
"Don't trust anyone on that road there are often robbers that are in cahoots with each other!"

"Where are they? Idk? I bet there off in cahoots some where..."
cahoots by EtanBoy February 23, 2010