The difference between: Rob/Steal
Both words refer to taking something from a place or person without permission.
To rob as "take away from by force or threats" and steal as "take dishonestly." Clear, isn't it? Luckily, there's an easy way to tell these words apart:
You rob a place or person (of objects).
You steal objects (from a place or person).
The verb rob is usually followed by the preposition of, while steal is followed by the preposition from. Sometimes the phrase starting with of or from is understood or not stated. For example:
A mugger robbed me of my wallet in the park.
A mugger robbed me in the park.
The thief stole a laptop from the store.
The thief stole a laptop.
Here are some fixed expressions with rob and steal that may come in handy.
rob Peter to pay Paul—take something from someone to pay someone else
rob someone blind—take everything someone owns
steal a base—advance one base in baseball through stealth or good luck
steal a glance—take a secret, fast look
steal a kiss—kiss while nobody's looking
steal a march on—do something before someone else to gain an advantage
steal away—leave quietly without being seen
steal over—gradually fill or cover something or someone (a feeling, darkness)
steal someone's thunder—use someone else's ideas or say something first
steal the show—outdo other performers (unexpectedly)
steal up on—advance on someone quietly and unseen
If you remember that you rob someone of something, and you steal something from someone, you'll be fine… just don't get caught.
Both words refer to taking something from a place or person without permission.
To rob as "take away from by force or threats" and steal as "take dishonestly." Clear, isn't it? Luckily, there's an easy way to tell these words apart:
You rob a place or person (of objects).
You steal objects (from a place or person).
The verb rob is usually followed by the preposition of, while steal is followed by the preposition from. Sometimes the phrase starting with of or from is understood or not stated. For example:
A mugger robbed me of my wallet in the park.
A mugger robbed me in the park.
The thief stole a laptop from the store.
The thief stole a laptop.
Here are some fixed expressions with rob and steal that may come in handy.
rob Peter to pay Paul—take something from someone to pay someone else
rob someone blind—take everything someone owns
steal a base—advance one base in baseball through stealth or good luck
steal a glance—take a secret, fast look
steal a kiss—kiss while nobody's looking
steal a march on—do something before someone else to gain an advantage
steal away—leave quietly without being seen
steal over—gradually fill or cover something or someone (a feeling, darkness)
steal someone's thunder—use someone else's ideas or say something first
steal the show—outdo other performers (unexpectedly)
steal up on—advance on someone quietly and unseen
If you remember that you rob someone of something, and you steal something from someone, you'll be fine… just don't get caught.
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