They will even steal it if they have to.

Meaning: The mice are so determined to get cheese that they will resort to stealing it if necessary.

Choice of Words: Steal means to take something without permission or payment. If is used to introduce a condition or a possible situation.

Alternative Expressions

They will go as far as stealing it if necessary.

Meaning: This means that the people will do whatever it takes to get the thing, even if they have to steal it.

Choice of Words: Go as far as means to do whatever it takes to achieve something. Stealing means taking something without permission. If necessary means if it is needed. When you put them together, the sentence means that the people will do whatever it takes to get the thing, even if they have to steal it.

They will resort to stealing it if they must.

Meaning: This means that the people will do whatever it takes to get the thing, even if they have to steal it.

Choice of Words: Resort to means to use a particular method or action, especially when other methods have failed. Stealing means taking something without permission. If they must means if they have no other choice. When you put them together, the sentence means that the people will do whatever it takes to get the thing, even if they have to steal it.

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