English Explanatory Dictionary

locks only keep honest people honest

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. While locks may deter honest people from attempting to break in, they will do little to stop a prepared attacker

Word forms

locks only keep honest people honest

Related words

a chain is only as strong as its weakest link crime of opportunity
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