The idiom "catch someone with their hand in the cookie jar" is originated from the act of sneaking cookies or sweets from a jar without permission. This expression is often used when someone is caught red-handed engaging in an activity they shouldn't be.

What is the origin of the idiom "catch someone with their hand in the cookie jar" and when to use it?

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to [catch] {sb} with {one's} [hand] in the cookie jar

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Definition und Bedeutung von „ catch somebody with one's hand in the cookie jar“ im Englischen

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