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6 F8 g6 L+ k- ` j. iWhen we say 顺手牵羊, the stolen object is usually of little value, or something not very important.
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! Q! E: P% C1 G/ OTwo 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".
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Only my two cents, for whatever they may be worth,
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