the plot thickens
English
United States
Expression
USED
On Occasion
BY
some people
An expression originally used when something is introduced to the plot in a novel, movie, etc., to make it more complicated or interesting, but is now also used outside that context to indicate a set of circumstances has become more complex, mysterious, interesting, or difficult to understand.
"Remember I told you I keep finding rubber ducks at my doorstep?"
"Yeah?"
"Turns out the same thing is happening to my sister!"
"Wow, the plot thickens"
Submitted June 2020
by amarens
Confirmed by 13 people
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<h2>the plot thickens</h2>
<p>An expression originally used when something is introduced to the plot in a novel, movie, etc., to make it more complicated or interesting, but is now also used outside that context to indicate a set of circumstances has become more complex, mysterious, interesting, or difficult to understand. </p>