
Have sticky fingers
Negative Connotation
Implies dishonesty and is used negatively to describe someone's character.
I wouldn't trust Nancy with the cash register; she's got sticky fingers.
Metaphorical Usage
It's not about literally having sticky hands but about someone's tendency to steal.
Ever since the jewelry went missing, everyone says he has sticky fingers.
Colloquial Expression
Used in informal situations, often in casual conversation, not formal writing.
Our new roommate has sticky fingers; my snacks keep disappearing.