artful dodger
A crafty person who commits minor crimes or behaves in a rather unscrupulous mannerA crafty person who commits minor crimes or behaves in a rather unscrupulous manner.
» Tom is such an artful dodger that he always finds a way to get out of trouble.
Том такий спритний шахрай, що йому завжди вдається викрутитися.
Meaning
2 senses(idiomatic)A crafty person who commits minor crimes or behaves in a rather unscrupulous manner.
One who deftly evades obstacles, pursuers, inconveniences, or other difficulties.
Examples
1 sentencesTom is such an artful dodger that he always finds a way to get out of trouble.
Том такий спритний шахрай, що йому завжди вдається викрутитися. — deniko
Origin
From the nickname of a skillful young pickpocket and rascal in Oliver Twist (1838) by CharFrom the nickname of a skillful young pickpocket and rascal in Oliver Twist (1838) by Charles Dickens.
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