steal somebody's thunder

idiomPart ofthunder

steal somebody's thunder — idiom

1. to take attention or praise away from someone by doing or saying what they had p

1.idiom
Definition

to take attention or praise away from someone by doing or saying what they had planned to do or say, often before they get the chance.

Example

Roya had prepared a big announcement, but her colleague stole her thunder by sharing the news first.

My sister wore the same dress to the party and stole my thunder completely.