the plot thickens

1.
WorldwideBritish EnglishAmerican Englishinformalconversationalliterary
- A situation becomes more complicated, mysterious, or intriguing as new details emerge.
- An unfolding sequence of events takes on greater complexity or suspense.
2.
Worldwideinformalironic
- Used sarcastically or playfully to comment on a trivial or predictable development that is presented as if it were significant.

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