steal the show

steal the show
steal the spotlight & steal the show
Fig. to give the best performance in a show, play, or some other event; to get attention for oneself. •

The lead in the play was very good, but the butler stole the show.

Ann always tries to steal the spotlight when she and I make a presentation.

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{v. phr.} To act or do so well in a performance that you get most of the attention and the other performers are unnoticed. * /Mary was in only one scene of the play, but she stole the show from the stars./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • steal the show — {v. phr.} To act or do so well in a performance that you get most of the attention and the other performers are unnoticed. * /Mary was in only one scene of the play, but she stole the show from the stars./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • steal the show — If you steal the show, you act or do so well in a performance that you get most of the attention …   The small dictionary of idiomes

  • steal the show — ► steal the show attract the most attention and praise. Main Entry: ↑steal …   English terms dictionary

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  • steal the show — be the favorite performer, receive the most applause    The little Peterson girl stole the show with her fine tap dancing …   English idioms

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