crack a crib

obsolete To burglarize, especially a home. Many of the men in this area, though displaying a most convincing friendly attitude to one's face, are all too eager for the chance to crack a crib or two in the dark of the night.

crack a crib

break into a house. British informal

See also: crack, crib

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

crib
walk softly and carry a big stick
speak softly and carry a big stick
carry a big stick
comfortable in (one's) own skin
be wringing (one's) hands
be wringing your hands
wring
abode
at (one's) doorstep

References in classic literature

He'll crack a crib in Scotland one week, and be raising money to build an orphanage in Cornwall the next.

Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

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