Which of the following idioms means ‘to steal from a shop’?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Five-finger discount.
- "Five-finger discount" is a colloquial and humorous idiom used to refer to stealing, specifically in the context of shoplifting.
- The phrase suggests that someone is using their hands (five fingers) to take something without paying for it, effectively giving them a "discount."
- The other options have different meanings:
- Golden opportunity refers to a valuable chance or moment.
- Green thumb describes someone skilled at gardening.
- Black sheep refers to a person who is seen as an outsider or disgrace in a group.