be art and part of (something)

be art and part of (something)

To be an active participant in something. I really hope you aren't art and part of your brother's foolish schemes.

See also: and, art, of, part

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be art and part of

be an accessory or participant in; be deeply involved in.

Be art and part of was originally a Scottish legal expression: art referred to the bringing about of an action and part to participation in it.

See also: and, art, of, part

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