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steal the show

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steal the show

to get all the attention and praise at an event or performance She has a small part, but she steals the show from the lead actors.

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steal the show

to get all the attention and praise at an event or performance All the singers were good, but 16-year-old Karine stole the show.

See also: show, steal

steal the show

Also, steal the spotlight. Be the center of attention, as in The speeches were interesting but Eliza's singing stole the show. This idiom alludes to unexpectedly outshining the rest of the cast in a theatrical production. [First half of 1900s]

See also: show, steal