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Have sticky fingers

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Negative ConnotationPlay
Implies dishonesty and is used negatively to describe someone's character. SlideI wouldn't trust Nancy with the cash register; she's got sticky fingers.
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Metaphorical UsagePlay
It's not about literally having sticky hands but about someone's tendency to steal. SlideEver since the jewelry went missing, everyone says he has sticky fingers.
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Colloquial ExpressionPlay
Used in informal situations, often in casual conversation, not formal writing. SlideOur new roommate has sticky fingers; my snacks keep disappearing.