Question 1

What does "thieve out" mean?

Accepted Answer

To steal something secretly and remove it from a place.

Question 2

How do you use "thieve out" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Someone had thieved out several bottles from the cellar without anyone noticing.

Question 3

Is "thieve out" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"thieve out" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Very rare. Not in standard dictionaries as a fixed phrasal verb. Occasionally found in dialectal British English or older literary texts. Learners should use 'steal' or 'sneak out' in its place.

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