
What Does “hand in the till” mean?
Definition:
To have one’s hand in the till, means to steal from one’s employer.
The word till refers to a drawer, small chest, or compartment for money, as in a store.
Another variation of this idiom is:
have one’s fingers in the till.
Example(s)
The boss fired him because he was caught with his hand in the till.
This idiom is in the crime category.