steal someone's heart

steal (one's) heart

To captivate one; to instill in one a deep affection or love. You stole my heart the moment I met you. The young actress has stolen the nation's heart.
See also: heart, steal
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

steal someone's heart

Win someone's love, as in That puppy stole Brian's heart. [Late 1500s]
See also: heart, steal
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • steal (one's) heart
  • steal heart
  • steal somebody's heart
  • (one's) heart is set against (something)
  • one's heart is set against
  • lose (one's) heart to (someone)
  • lose heart to
  • lose one's hear to
  • lose your heart
  • with all (one's) heart
References in periodicals archive
But the resilient trio are now ready to treasure their new homes and hope to steal someone's heart.
Neglected cats all have one eye on a loving owner