smash and grab

Example Sentences

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Scotland knew exactly what they were about and no-one should run away with the idea this was a smash-and-grab point.

From BBC

The governor’s smash-and-grab vetoes were a blow to the hard-scrabbling coalition.

From Seattle Times

The Microsoft Exchange Server attack, in March, was a mass smash-and-grab against tens of thousands of private company's email systems, thought to have been by state-affiliated criminal gangs based in China.

From BBC

But nobody plays smash-and-grab better than we do.

From Washington Times

Christian Benteke's stoppage-time goal gave Crystal Palace a smash-and-grab Premier League win at rivals Brighton, who are now in danger of being drawn into a relegation battle.

From BBC