once a thief, always a thief
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Визначення та значення слова «once a thief, always a thief» англійською мовою

once a thief, always a thief
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used to suggest that someone who has a history of stealing or engaging in dishonest behavior is likely to continue doing so in the future, regardless of any attempts to change or reform 

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The police officer didn't believe his claims of innocence because he had a criminal record and the saying goes, once a thief, always a thief. 
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