steal thunder

Related to steal thunder: out of whack, To Say the Least, I couldn't agree more, perish the thought, same old same old

steal (one's) thunder

1. To garner the attention or praise that one had been expecting or receiving for some accomplishment, announcement, etc. My brother is the star athlete of our high school, so no matter what I succeed in, he's constantly stealing my thunder. We were about to announce our engagement when Jeff and Tina stole our thunder and revealed that they were going to have a baby.

2. To steal one's idea, plan, or intellectual property and use it for profit or some benefit. We had the idea for "digital paper" years ago, but I see they've stolen our thunder and have their own version of it on the market.

steal someone's thunder

Fig. to lessen someone's force or authority. What do you mean by coming in here and stealing my thunder? I'm in charge here! someone stole my thunder by leaking my announcement to the press.

steal (someone's) thunder

To use, appropriate, or preempt the use of another's idea, especially to one's own advantage and without consent by the originator.

词组	steal thunder
释义	steal thunder Related to steal thunder: out of whack, To Say the Least, I couldn't agree more, perish the thought, same old same old steal (one's) thunder 1. To garner the attention or praise that one had been expecting or receiving for some accomplishment, announcement, etc. My brother is the star athlete of our high school, so no matter what I succeed in, he's constantly stealing my thunder. We were about to announce our engagement when Jeff and Tina stole our thunder and revealed that they were going to have a baby. 2. To steal one's idea, plan, or intellectual property and use it for profit or some benefit. We had the idea for "digital paper" years ago, but I see they've stolen our thunder and have their own version of it on the market. See also: steal, thunder Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. steal someone's thunder Fig. to lessen someone's force or authority. What do you mean by coming in here and stealing my thunder? I'm in charge here! someone stole my thunder by leaking my announcement to the press. See also: steal, thunder McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. steal (someone's) thunder To use, appropriate, or preempt the use of another's idea, especially to one's own advantage and without consent by the originator. See also: steal, thunder American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: steal (one's) thunder steal somebody's thunder steal someone's thunder steal the spotlight What do you want, a medal? congratulate congratulate (someone) (up)on (something) congratulate on What do you want, a biscuit? What do you want, a cookie?
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