have sticky fingers

have sticky fingers

To have a tendency or inclination to steal things. I think the new cashier we hired has sticky fingers, because money has begun disappearing from the till on the days that he's working.
See also: finger, have, sticky
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have sticky fingers

Fig. to have a tendency to steal. The clerk—who had sticky fingers—got fired. The little boy had sticky fingers and was always taking his father's small change.
See also: finger, have, sticky
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

have sticky ˈfingers

(informal) be likely to steal something: Be careful about leaving your things lying around. Some people here have got very sticky fingers!
See also: finger, have, sticky
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • sticky fingers
  • trend toward
  • trend toward (something)
  • mean streak
  • mean streak, a
  • have a taste for (something)
  • hit a sticky patch
  • have half a mind to (do something)
  • have half a mind to do something
  • seven-year itch
References in periodicals archive
Another plus is you won't have sticky fingers. - Ms A shell, northumberland When the inside of your latex kitchen gloves get a little sticky sprinkle a little flour inside then give the fingers a good shake.