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we have company

idiom
Meaning

Used to express that one has encountered an enemy or rival.


Examples
SIMPLE

Hide the documents, we have company.

CONTEXTUAL

The scouts signaled to the rest of the group that we have company approaching from the north.

COMPLEX

As the rival team rounded the corner and spotted our position, the captain whispered urgently that we have company.

Anchors to
Related idioms5entries
  1. 01

    bad company

    The wrong crowd.

  2. 02

    company town

    A town, city, or other municipality in which a single large business has a controlling influence over the economy and, sometimes, over the societal structure and the local government.

  3. 03

    keep company

    To court.

  4. 04

    keep someone company

    To remain with or accompany someone, especially to make them feel more comfortable with a certain situation.

  5. 05

    present company excepted

    These negative remarks do not pertain to anyone who is currently listening to them (including the speaker).

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