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& M( u' |, W3 u$ H! QWhen we say 顺手牵羊, the stolen object is usually of little value, or something not very important. . L/ H" p, o) ]/ I5 L) m
5 x" s' t; y$ qTwo words that come to mind is "nick" (heard in Downton Abbey, said by Thomas who steaks a bottle of wine and is witnessed by Mr. Bates) and "pilfer". They both mean to steal something (of small or little value) while at work or shopping; it's not a planned theft. If it's something valuable or even a great fortune, we usually say "robbery" or a "heist". / O, l# k& ?: H& s
5 D( E- ?' g6 W L" \6 {Only my two cents, for whatever they may be worth, 6 @0 c2 A+ S% @
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