steal a kiss
idiom
: to kiss someone in a quick and sudden way
She stole a kiss (from him) and ran away.
Examples of steal a kiss in a Sentence
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There are many great places in the world to steal a kiss — at bus shelters and on front porches; under umbrellas and in the back row at the movies.
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Chloe Veltman, NPR, 13 Feb. 2025
And according to a trusted source, there’s lots of places to steal a kiss.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
If a basket-hanger was espied by the recipient, the recipient would give chase and try to steal a kiss from the basket-hanger.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2024
Mistletoe is most well known for its role in helping holiday lovers steal a kiss, but this little bush is about much more than just smooching.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2023
Abby and Harper sneak between each other's bedrooms to steal a kiss or intimate conversation, and panic whenever Harper's parents knock on the door.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2020
Maggie goes to visit Thomas at his house, perhaps expecting to finally steal a kiss.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2020
Shakespeare captured the concept in Henry V when the young king is wooing a French princess, trying to steal a kiss that her customs preclude.
—Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News, 28 Aug. 2020
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Chloe Veltman, NPR, 13 Feb. 2025
And according to a trusted source, there’s lots of places to steal a kiss.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
If a basket-hanger was espied by the recipient, the recipient would give chase and try to steal a kiss from the basket-hanger.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2024
Mistletoe is most well known for its role in helping holiday lovers steal a kiss, but this little bush is about much more than just smooching.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2023
Abby and Harper sneak between each other's bedrooms to steal a kiss or intimate conversation, and panic whenever Harper's parents knock on the door.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2020
Maggie goes to visit Thomas at his house, perhaps expecting to finally steal a kiss.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2020
Shakespeare captured the concept in Henry V when the young king is wooing a French princess, trying to steal a kiss that her customs preclude.
—Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News, 28 Aug. 2020
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“Steal a kiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steal%20a%20kiss. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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