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Meaning of the word "opportunity makes a thief" in English

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opportunity makes a thief

US /ˌɑː.pɚˈtuː.nə.t̬i meɪks ə θiːf/
UK /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti meɪks ə θiːf/
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Idiom

even an honest person may steal if they are given an easy chance to do so without being caught

Example:
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Don't leave your wallet on the table; remember that opportunity makes a thief.
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Locking the doors is important because opportunity makes a thief.
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