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steal someone blind

steal someone blind

Also, rob someone blind. Rob or cheat someone mercilessly, as in Ann always maintained that children would steal their parents blind. The allusion here is unclear. Possibly it means stealing everything, including someone's sight. [Mid-1900s]
See also: blind, steal

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jeppe-Danish
SanjicaSAHN-yee-tsahCroatian
Sosruko-Caucasian Mythology
SiemenSEE-mən (Dutch)Dutch, Frisian
SebastiÁNse-bah-STYAHNSpanish
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