English · Transition Devices and Figurative Language

The term 'light-fingered' is an idiomatic expression used to describe someone who is adept at stealing, particularly small items or valuables. This aligns with Option B. Option A is incorrect because being mocked or ridiculed is not a characteristic of stealing. Option C is unrelated as it refers to speech habits, not theft. Option D might be a consequence of stealing but does not define the act itself.

While someone might be ridiculed for various reasons, being 'light-fingered' refers to the tendency to steal, not to being mocked.

This is the correct definition. A 'light-fingered' person is someone who has a tendency or skill at stealing, especially small items.

This phrase is unrelated to 'light-fingered.' A 'fettering tongue' might imply speaking cautiously, not a propensity for theft.

While stealing could lead to jail time, 'light-fingered' describes the act of stealing itself, not the consequences or having a criminal record.