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