okazja czyni złodzieja

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Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, opportunity makes a thief.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɔˈka.zja ˈt͡ʂɘ.ɲi zwɔˈd͡ʑɛ.ja/
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  • Syllabification: o‧ka‧zja czy‧ni zło‧dzie‧ja

Proverb

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okazja czyni złodzieja

  1. (idiomatic) opportunity makes a thief (most theft happens when it requires little effort, e.g. when valuables are left unattended in plain sight)
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