steal the spotlight

and 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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Branca	BRAN-ka (Galician)	Portuguese, Galician
Noelene	-	English (Rare)
Angeline	awn-zhə-LEEN	French
Christin	kris-TEEN (Swedish, German)	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German
Itzel	-	Native American, Mayan
Petrina	pə-TREE-nə	English (Rare)