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Basic choice for a burglar? (4,2,2,5,2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

take it or leave it

'basic choice' is the definition.

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for take it or leave it that I've seen before include "could be the thief's dilemma" , "Two options for the burglar" , "Clear choice for one tempted to thieve" , "Please yourself" , "To accept or refuse the offer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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