five-finger discount
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五指折扣, 五折优惠
the action of taking goods from a store without paying for them
The idiom "five-finger discount" likely stems from the idea that individuals use their five fingers to quickly take something without paying for it. This phrase has been in use since at least the mid-20th century. It is now used to describe stealing merchandise from stores in a somewhat playful or casual manner, but it should not be taken lightly as it promotes dishonest behavior.
- She often considers using the five-finger discount to get the latest fashion trends without paying.
她经常考虑使用商店行窃来不花钱就获得最新的时尚潮流。
- He knows it's wrong, but he still occasionally succumbs to the temptation of a five-finger discount.
他知道这是错的，但他仍然偶尔屈服于商店行窃的诱惑。
- They successfully pulled off a five-finger discount scheme at multiple stores before getting caught.
在被抓住之前，他们成功地在多家商店实施了五指折扣计划。
- He admitted to his friends that he had resorted to a five-finger discount during his rebellious teenage years.
他向朋友承认，在他叛逆的青少年时期，他曾求助于五指折扣。
- The store owner plans to install better security measures to deter potential five-finger discount incidents in the future.
店主计划安装更好的安全措施，以阻止未来潜在的偷窃事件。