like a thief in the night
US /laɪk ə θiːf ɪn ðə naɪt/
UK /laɪk ə θiːf ɪn ðə naɪt/
1.
像夜贼一样, 出其不意地
unexpectedly and without warning, often with negative connotations of stealth or sudden departure
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He left like a thief in the night, owing everyone money.
他像夜贼一样离开了，欠了所有人的钱。
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The storm arrived like a thief in the night, catching everyone off guard.
暴风雨像夜贼一样突然来袭，让所有人措手不及。