Meaning of the word "he that steals an egg will steal an ox" in English
What does "he that steals an egg will steal an ox" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
he that steals an egg will steal an ox
US /hi ðæt stilz æn ɛɡ wɪl stil æn ɑks/
UK /hi ðæt stiːlz ən ɛɡ wɪl stiːl ən ɒks/
Idiom
a person who commits a small crime or dishonest act will eventually commit much larger and more serious ones
Example:
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You should punish him for taking that candy without asking; remember, he that steals an egg will steal an ox.
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The manager fired the clerk for petty theft, believing that he that steals an egg will steal an ox.