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gruesome twosome

idiom
Meaning

A pair of people who go together, such as two friends, siblings, a married couple, etc., especially if they are mischievous, cause trouble, do not get along well, or have an unpleasant appearance.


Examples
SIMPLE

Those two brothers are a real gruesome twosome.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher separated the two friends because the gruesome twosome kept whispering during the exam.

COMPLEX

The neighbors whispered as the gruesome twosome marched down the street, their matching scowls suggesting another day of neighborhood mischief.

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Last updated April 17, 2026