There are numerous different Aussie expressions for saying “to steal”, which means “to take something without permission, something that doesn’t belong to you“.

• To steal
• To rob
• To flog
• To nick
• To pinch
• To swipe

Note: “To Rob” isn’t used like the other verbs, you rob someone of something, or you rob a place.

E.g.

• I robbed Pete of his shoes.
• I robbed the bank.

• I stole Pete’s shoes.
• I pinched Pete’s shoes.
• I flogged Pete’s shoes.
• I nicked Pete’s shoes.
• I swiped Pete’s shoes.

• I stole from the bank. (you don’t have to be specific about what you stole with the verb “to steal”)
• I flogged money from the bank. (need to be specific)
• I nicked money from the bank (need to be specific)
• I pinched money from the bank (need to be specific)
• I swiped money from the bank (need to be specific)

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