English · Transition Devices and Figurative Language
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A light fingered person is someone who ________?
- A
Often becomes an object of ridicule
- B
Has the habit of stealing
- C
Has a fettering tongue
- D
Has often been in jail
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.
Tagged under English · Transition Devices and Figurative Language · 2017