Meaning
Implies someone is a thief or takes things that aren't theirs.
Cultural Background
Very common in daily gossip. Often used in humorous contexts. Used cautiously as it is a serious accusation. Understood, though other local idioms may be preferred.
Don't use in public
This is a serious accusation. Only use it in private.
Meaning
Implies someone is a thief or takes things that aren't theirs.
Don't use in public
This is a serious accusation. Only use it in private.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
احذر من هذا الشخص، فهو ______.
The idiom for a thief is 'إيده طويلة'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesاحذر من هذا الشخص، فهو ______.
The idiom for a thief is 'إيده طويلة'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is a direct accusation of theft.
Related Phrases
حرامي
synonymThief
إيده خفيفة
similarLight-handed