have your hands/fingers in the till

have your hands/fingers in the till
have your hands/fingers in the till INFORMAL
to steal money from the company or organization you work for: »

The executive was fired after he was found with his hand in the till.

Main Entry: till

Financial and business terms. 2012.

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  • have your fingers in the till — have your hands/fingers in the till INFORMAL ► to steal money from the company or organization you work for: »The executive was fired after he was found with his hand in the till. Main Entry: ↑till …   Financial and business terms

  • have your hands in the till — have your hands/fingers in the till INFORMAL ► to steal money from the company or organization you work for: »The executive was fired after he was found with his hand in the till. Main Entry: ↑till …   Financial and business terms

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