(informal, idiomatic) Something or someone that consumes an inordinate amount of time, especially without achieving anything productive.

plural of thief tube

People are more likely to steal anything if presented with a convenient opportunity to do so.

Comparing one's own situation with that of others will lead to unhappiness or bitterness.

If you put off doing what you ought to do, you will end up not having enough time to do it properly.

A city, the county seat of Pennington County, Minnesota, United States.

Resembling or characteristic of a thief.

(rare) The fact or practice of thieving; theft. / A place inhabited by thieves, or where thieves are in charge.

(obsolete) Like a thief; thievishly.

(now rare) Like a thief; thievish.