steal up on steal up on {v. phr.} To stealthily approach one; sneak up on someone. The thief stole up on his victim, snatched her purse, and ran away. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: S Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment