person who steals flowers (esp. cherry blossoms)
the wrongdoer never lacks a pretext; even thieves have their reasons; give the devil his due
throwing good money after bad
there's a reason behind every action; (lit.) a burglar's midday nap (is taken so that he can rob people's houses in the night)
thievish nature (character); thieving heart; cunning and greedy character
thieving cat; adulterer; homewrecker
person who likes alcohol and sweets equally well; person who can drink much alcohol without becoming tipsy
taking a cut from a thief's plunder; vile deed