there is no honor among thieves
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: there is no honour among thieves
Meaning · English
Most thieves lack a sense of honor and are not to be trusted.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “there is no honor among thieves” mean?
Most thieves lack a sense of honor and are not to be trusted.
Is “there is no honor among thieves” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.