ringing the changes

ringing the changes
A larceny effected by tendering a large bill or coin in payment of a small purchase and after correct change has been given, asking for other change and repeating the request until in the confusion of mind created by so many operations, more money is obtained than the thief is entitled to

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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