steal a glance at

steal a glance (at someone or something)

To look at someone or something very quickly and discreetly. That boy just stole a glance at you again! I think he likes you! I stole a glance to see if the teacher was watching us.
See also: glance, someone, steal
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

steal a glance at someone or something

Fig. to sneak a peek at someone or something. He stole a glance at his brother, who appeared to be as frightened as he was. Karen stole a glance at her watch and yawned.
See also: glance, steal
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • steal a glance (at someone or something)
  • steal a glance/look
  • dart
  • dart a glance at
  • dart a glance at (someone or something)
  • cast a glance
  • a fleeting glance
  • fleeting
  • fleeting glance
  • glance over
References in periodicals archive
On occasion,I will steal a glance at a man's backside.