the plot thickens
idiom
—used to say that the story in a novel, movie, etc., becomes more complicated or interesting
The plot thickens when the audience learns that the missing woman used to work for the FBI.
—sometimes used in a usually humorous way to talk about things that happen in real lifeSo you've worked with him before? Ah, the plot thickens.
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However, the plot thickens when Braxton’s character discovers that Richard has become engaged to a woman named Monica (Essence Atkins), who happens to be Montgomery’s friend from college.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Oct. 2025
However, the plot thickens when Ventham himself is later killed after being injected with a lethal dose of fentanyl.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
As the plot thickens, both Beck and Charlie are drawn into a dangerous situation, of course.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 27 July 2025
For those of you who've been wondering why your favorite coffee haven, Radio Coffee & Beer, was mysteriously shut down earlier this month, the plot thickens.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 23 May 2025
As the plot thickens, the affable camaraderie between the cousins escalates to hostile animosity.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Erik Palladino also turns up as Armen in a significant role as the plot thickens.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024
Meanwhile, the plot thickens regarding wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who along with tackle Trent Williams were the only absences, according to coach Kyle Shanahan.
—Jerry McDonald, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024
In Twice Lost, feelings proliferate, genres cross, and the plot thickens all at once.
—Joanna Biggs, Harper's Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Oct. 2025
However, the plot thickens when Ventham himself is later killed after being injected with a lethal dose of fentanyl.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
As the plot thickens, both Beck and Charlie are drawn into a dangerous situation, of course.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 27 July 2025
For those of you who've been wondering why your favorite coffee haven, Radio Coffee & Beer, was mysteriously shut down earlier this month, the plot thickens.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 23 May 2025
As the plot thickens, the affable camaraderie between the cousins escalates to hostile animosity.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Erik Palladino also turns up as Armen in a significant role as the plot thickens.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024
Meanwhile, the plot thickens regarding wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who along with tackle Trent Williams were the only absences, according to coach Kyle Shanahan.
—Jerry McDonald, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024
In Twice Lost, feelings proliferate, genres cross, and the plot thickens all at once.
—Joanna Biggs, Harper's Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
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“The plot thickens.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20plot%20thickens. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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