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opportunity makes the thief in Chinese

opportunity makes the thief in Chinese is 顺手牵羊.

opportunity makes the thief in Chinese

顺手牵羊
phrase
Pronounced: shùn shǒu qiān yáng
People are more likely to steal something if presented with a convenient opportunity to do so.
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What is "opportunity makes the thief" in Chinese?

"opportunity makes the thief" in Chinese is 顺手牵羊.

How do you pronounce 顺手牵羊?

"opportunity makes the thief" in Chinese is 顺手牵羊, pronounced "shùn shǒu qiān yáng".

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