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steal someone’s thunder

Idiom Weather

Meaning

to take credit for someone else’s idea or success

Example Sentences

"She stole my thunder by announcing the news first."

Related Expressions

ring up

to calculate and record a sale

dance to one's own tune

to behave independently; not influenced by others

law and order

a state of peace maintained by following laws

bend the law

to use the law in a dishonest way to achieve something

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To stay calm and steady, especially during difficulties.

to steal the show

to attract all the attention or praise