have one's hand in the till

== English == === Etymology === From the most basic form of the crime: a shop assistant removing cash from the register. === Pronunciation === === Verb === have one's hand in the till (third-person singular simple present has one's hand in the till, present participle having one's hand in the till, simple past and past participle had one's hand in the till) (idiomatic, chiefly UK) To embezzle, to steal from one's place of business. Synonym: have one's fingers in the till ==== Usage notes ==== Various similar constructions are also found, e.g. with one's hands in the till. ==== Translations ====