put somebody/something in the shade

put (someone or something) in the shade

To make someone or something seem less interesting, important, or remarkable by comparison. I was really proud of my presentation, but Jonathan's put everyone else's in the shade. The fantastic performance by the Ugandan runner put his opponents in the shade.
See also: put, shade
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

put somebody/something in the ˈshade

(informal) be much better or more successful than somebody/something: The new player really puts the rest of the team in the shade. OPPOSITE: cannot hold a candle to somebody/something
See also: put, shade, somebody, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • put (someone or something) in the shade
  • put someone/something in the shade
  • direct (something) against (someone or something)
  • direct against
  • not stand still for (something)
  • not hold still for (something)
  • direct at
  • direct (something) at (someone or something)
  • absent (oneself) from (someone or something)
  • absent oneself from