Meaning of the word "when thieves fall out, honest men come by their own" in English
What does "when thieves fall out, honest men come by their own" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
when thieves fall out, honest men come by their own
US /wɛn θivz fɔl aʊt, ˈɑnəst mɛn kʌm baɪ ðɛr oʊn/
UK /wɛn θiːvz fɔːl aʊt, ˈɒnɪst mɛn kʌm baɪ ðeə rəʊn/
Idiom
when people who have been involved in a dishonest activity together argue or fight, the truth is often revealed or the victims recover what they lost
Example:
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The two corrupt officials started accusing each other in court; when thieves fall out, honest men come by their own.
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The gang members betrayed each other to the police, proving that when thieves fall out, honest men come by their own.