'The plot got thicker'

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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.

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Savvysavz  #185222  Wed, 18 Jan 06 10:01 AM
It means the plot got more strategic and complicated.
  
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Dileepk  #185276  Wed, 18 Jan 06 12:52 PM
Right. but can you give an example ?

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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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