Hide the documents, we have company.
we have company
idiomUsed to express that one has encountered an enemy or rival.
The scouts signaled to the rest of the group that we have company approaching from the north.
As the rival team rounded the corner and spotted our position, the captain whispered urgently that we have company.
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bad company
The wrong crowd.
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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.
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keep company
To court.
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keep someone company
To remain with or accompany someone, especially to make them feel more comfortable with a certain situation.
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present company excepted
These negative remarks do not pertain to anyone who is currently listening to them (including the speaker).