Meaning of the word "like a thief in the night" in English
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like a thief in the night
US /laɪk ə θiːf ɪn ðə naɪt/
UK /laɪk ə θiːf ɪn ðə naɪt/
Idiom
1.
unexpectedly and without warning, often with negative connotations of stealth or sudden departure
Example:
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He left like a thief in the night, owing everyone money.
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The storm arrived like a thief in the night, catching everyone off guard.
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