Thief-in-the-night Definition

noun

Something stealthy or that occurs without warning. (Usually used with like.)

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Singular:
thief-in-the-night
Plural:
thieves-in-the-night

Origin of Thief-in-the-night

  • A calque from Ancient Greek.

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