Mať dlhé prsty
Meaning: To be light-fingered; a thief.
Language: Slovak
Literally: To have long fingers
Category: Body & Senses
Origin: Long fingers reach easily into other people's pockets, picturing a habitual pilferer.
More idioms — Body & Senses
- Biti ob živce — To be a nervous wreck.
- Sukti galvą — To rack your brains.
- Ņemt kāju pār plecu — To hurry off at once.
- Nina püsti käima — To be snooty and arrogant.
- Namumuti ang mata — To wait in vain for a very long time.
- Makati ang paa — Restless and always wanting to go out.
More Slovak idioms
- Kam vietor, tam plášť — To turn with whoever holds power.
- Byť v koncoch — To be at your wits' end.
From our compliments & insults
- És uma joia — You're a gem — a precious, lovely person.
- Sei un salame — You're a clumsy, dopey softie — said with a smile.
- Eres más corto que las mangas de un chaleco — You're not the sharpest — a bit slow on the uptake.