English Dictionary

have one's hand in the till

verb

(idiomatic) To embezzle, to steal from one's place of business.

He had his hand in the till for years before he was caught.

意味（1）

(idiomatic) To embezzle, to steal from one's place of business.

Francis Urquhart: You've been a bit of a bad lad, haven't you, Roger?

Roger O'Neill: What?

FU: You've had your hand in the till.

RO: Francis, you're joking!

Francis Urquhart: You've been a bit of a bad lad, haven't you, Roger? Roger O'Neill: What? FU: You've had your hand in the till. RO: Francis, you're joking! FU: Your expenses are paid by Central Office, aren't they? But you've been claiming quite large sums from the advertising agency as well. It's a bit naughty, Roger.