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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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