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party to

idiom
Meaning

Privy to; having knowledge of.


Examples
SIMPLE

I was not party to their private conversation.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager was party to the decision before anyone else in the department knew about it.

COMPLEX

Though she had been party to the conspiracy from the start, she chose silence over confession when the investigators finally arrived.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    gay and hearty

    [Cockney slang]a party

  2. 02

    house cooling party

    A party to celebrate when a person decides to leave a house or flat, and sometimes to help prepare the space for the incoming residents.

  3. 03

    late to the party

    Late in taking an action or adopting an idea.

  4. 04

    let's get the party started

    Let's go; let's get this done; let's start more intense action.

  5. 05

    life and soul of the party

    Synonym of life of the party.

  6. 06

    life of the party

    A person who participates in entertainment events in a very enthusiastic manner and who has a leading role in inspiring others to join in the spirit of festivity.

  7. 07

    necktie party

    An execution by hanging, especially a lynching.

  8. 08

    no fun at parties

    boring or pedantic

Last updated April 17, 2026