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Latest post Wed, Jan 18 2006 12:56 PM by nona the brit. 3 replies.
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Dileepk  +  185171 Wed, 18 Jan 06 06:04 AM
Hello,

In what context the phrase 'The plot got thicker' is used ? What does it mean?

Thank you for your patience.

-dileep.k
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Savvysavz, 3 yr 308 days ago
It means the plot got more strategic and complicated.
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Dileepk, 3 yr 308 days ago
Right. but can you give an example ?

-dileep.k
nona the brit  +  185279 Wed, 18 Jan 06 12:56 PM

Hi

The actual set phrase is 'The plot thickens'. It's almost a jokey phrase people use when something gets more complicated or involved.
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The name says it all.
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