Meaning of steal a glance | Babel Free

Definitions

To look quickly at someone or something, hoping that nobody notices the action.

idiomatic

Examples

“Each boy stole a glance at the other and met the same look of disbelief.”

“Zoe took a big breath and stood up, and promised herself she would not look back. That promise lasted only a dozen steps, as she couldn’t help stealing a glance one last time to the spot where she left him.”

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