Idiom #92: Steal Someone's Thunder [Top 100 Famous Idioms]


The idiom “steal someone's thunder” generally means to appropriate one's ideas or information, , typically in order to look better at one's expense. Please see the example below.


For Example:

There are several upstarts, who, without the genius to invent a style, have been copying yours, and trying to steal your thunder.”

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