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  What it means

  Opportunity makes a thief. Even an honest person may be tempted to steal when the opportunity presents itself — circumstances can bring out dishonesty in people.

  English equivalent

  Opportunity makes a thief.

  Vocabulary

  • okazja — opportunity, occasion
  • czynić — to make, to do
  • złodziej — thief

  Grammar note

  'Okazja' is the nominative subject. 'Złodzieja' is the accusative object of 'czyni'.

  Cultural context

  A universal proverb found across many European languages.

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