ほねをぬすむ

骨を盗む

表記・読み：ほねをぬすむ

1. 1

   to spare oneself; to spare oneself the trouble

   expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)五段動詞（む）
2. 2

   to nullify someone's efforts

   expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)五段動詞（む）as 骨を盗むまい, 骨を盗まず, etc.archaic