angler

angler

obsolete Someone who uses a pole to steal goods. I set that sack of goods right here! I suppose some angler came through while I was distracted.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • nulla
  • nulla bona
  • stock in trade
  • stock-in-trade
  • have the goods on (someone)
  • have the goods on someone
  • get the goods on
  • get the goods on (someone)
  • get the goods on someone
  • come up with/deliver/produce the goods