steal quietly
verb phraseUK /stiːl ˈkwaɪətli/
US /stiːl ˈkwaɪətli/
To take something that is not yours without making any noise.
The cat tried to steal quietly into the kitchen to grab a snack.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To move somewhere very quietly so no one notices you.
He managed to steal quietly past the sleeping dog.
3. To take something secretly and without sound.
She tried to steal quietly the last cookie from the plate.
4. To leave a place without being heard.
They decided to steal quietly out of the party before midnight.