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have one's hand in the till

To embezzle, to steal from one's place of business.

Etymology:

  • From the most basic form of the crime: a shop assistant removing cash from the register.
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Francis Urquhart: You've been a bit of a bad lad, haven't you, Roger?
Roger O'Neill: What?
FU: You've had your hand in the till.
RO: Francis, you're joking!
FU: Your expenses are paid by Central Office, aren't they? But you've been claiming quite large sums from the advertising agency as well. It's a bit naughty, Roger.

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Submitted on July 10, 2018

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