have one's hand in the till

English

Etymology

From the most basic form of the crime: a shop assistant removing cash from the register.

Verb

have one's hand in the till

  1. (idiomatic) To embezzle, to steal from one's place of business.
    • 1990, House of Cards, Season 1, Episode 1:
      Francis Urquhart: You've been a bit of a bad lad, haven't you, Roger?
      Roger O'Neill: What?
      FU: You've had your hand in the till.
      RO: Francis, you're joking!
      FU: Your expenses are paid by Central Office, aren't they? But you've been claiming quite large sums from the advertising agency as well. It's a bit naughty, Roger.
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