順手牽羊

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lit. to lead away a goat while passing by (idiom) · fig. to opportunistically pocket sb's possessions and walk off

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to lead away a goat while passing by (idiom)
  2. fig. to opportunistically pocket sb's possessions and walk off

Written Forms

順手牽羊Traditional · Main Form
顺手牵羊Alternate Form

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