Meanings
A calque from Ancient Greek κλέπτης ἐν νυκτί (kléptēs en nuktí).
How to pronounce "thief in the night":
AU
Something stealthy or that occurs without warning.
Example Sentences
1
The thief in the night stole all my jewelry while I was sleeping.
2
He disappeared like a thief in the night, leaving behind no trace.
3
The stolen car was recovered by the police, who caught the thief in the night.
4
She always arrived home like a thief in the night, trying not to wake anyone up.
5
The thief in the night broke into the bank vault and stole millions of dollars.