- picking pockets
- stealing from someone's pocket
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
picking pockets
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pick pockets — (or pick someone s pocket) : to steal money or objects from someone s pockets or purse One of the boys distracted her while the other picked her pocket. She survived on the streets by shoplifting and picking pockets. see also ↑pickpocket • • •… … Useful english dictionary
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pocket-picking — pockˈet picking noun The act or practice of picking other people s pockets • • • Main Entry: ↑pocket … Useful english dictionary
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