顺手牵羊

shùn shǒu qiān yáng

Rare

Definitions

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

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Child Words of 顺手牵羊

hand

to lead along

sheep; goat

to obey

easily