put someone or something in the shade
idiomPart ofshade
put someone or something in the shade — idiom
1. to be so much better, more impressive, or more interesting than someone or somet
1.idiom
Definition
to be so much better, more impressive, or more interesting than someone or something else that they seem less important or attractive by comparison.
Example
The young violinist's performance put all the more experienced players in the shade.
The new high-speed train service puts the old bus route completely in the shade.