Hi everybody,
I’ve been reading some threats talking about the verb 'steal' and its use when 'stealing something from somewhere', as in 'I stole food from a supermarket'.
However, if I want to express that I've removed something from someone, in a violent or friendly way, is it possible to say 'steal something from someone' too?
As my question here is how to use it, as I guess a thief steals something (i.e. he stole my bag) but it is not possible to 'steal someone' (as someone is not an object that can be stolen), so it would be wrong and the only way would be 'stealing something from someone'.
Are these situations correct?
I like stealing caps from boys - If I like to wear my friends' caps and remove them from their head in a friendly way.
I like to steal clothes from my sister - In this case I'm not sure if its correct or it would be better to say 'I like to steal clothes from my sister's wardrobe', but it wouldn't be stealing directly from her (removing the clothes she is wearing)
I'd appreciate your support here
Thank you !
I’ve been reading some threats talking about the verb 'steal' and its use when 'stealing something from somewhere', as in 'I stole food from a supermarket'.
However, if I want to express that I've removed something from someone, in a violent or friendly way, is it possible to say 'steal something from someone' too?
As my question here is how to use it, as I guess a thief steals something (i.e. he stole my bag) but it is not possible to 'steal someone' (as someone is not an object that can be stolen), so it would be wrong and the only way would be 'stealing something from someone'.
Are these situations correct?
I like stealing caps from boys - If I like to wear my friends' caps and remove them from their head in a friendly way.
I like to steal clothes from my sister - In this case I'm not sure if its correct or it would be better to say 'I like to steal clothes from my sister's wardrobe', but it wouldn't be stealing directly from her (removing the clothes she is wearing)
I'd appreciate your support here
Thank you !
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