steal a kiss

idiom

: to kiss someone in a quick and sudden way

She stole a kiss (from him) and ran away.

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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

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