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
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- trend toward (something)
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