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Steal a glance at Meaning in English

expression

STEEL-uh-GLANS-at
STEEL-uh-GLAHNS-at

التعريف

To look at someone or something quickly and secretly, usually because you shouldn't be looking or don't want others to notice.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

This expression is semi-formal, mostly used in written English or storytelling. It suggests a quiet, often shy or secretive action. Commonly used with people (steal a glance at her), but also with objects. Do not confuse with 'stare' (which is much longer and obvious).

Spanish: mirar furtivamente a - echar una mirada rápida aPortuguese (BR): lançar um olhar furtivo para - olhar rapidamente paraPortuguese (PT): lançar um olhar furtivo a - olhar rapidamente paraChinese (Simplified): 偷看一眼Chinese (Traditional): 偷看一眼Hindi: चुपके से देखनाArabic: يلقي نظرة خلسة علىBengali: চোখের আড়ালে তাকানো - চটপট তাকানোRussian: бросить украдкой взгляд - украдкой взглянутьJapanese: ちらっと見る - そっと見るVietnamese: liếc trộm - nhìn lénKorean: 슬쩍 쳐다보다 - 몰래 보다Turkish: gizlice bakmak - kaçamak bir bakış atmakUrdu: چوری سے دیکھناIndonesian: mencuri pandang - melirik diam-diam

جمل نموذجية

He stole a glance at his watch during the meeting.

basic

She stole a glance at the answers on her friend's test.

basic

He stole a glance at the new student and smiled.

basic

I saw her steal a glance at her phone when the teacher wasn’t watching.

natural

Every now and then, he would steal a glance at the clock, hoping for the day to end.

natural

She tried not to be obvious, but couldn’t help stealing a glance at her crush across the room.

natural