Example
“The rival team stole our thunder by shipping the same feature a day earlier.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
steal the show
Neutral · CEFR B2
to receive the most attention and praise at an event by outshining everyone else
keep an eye on
Neutral · CEFR A2
to watch or look after someone or something carefully, often to make sure nothing goes wrong
bear in mind
Neutral · CEFR B1
to remember and consider something when making a decision
catch someone's eye
Neutral · CEFR B1
to draw someone's notice or interest
give someone a run for their money
Neutral · CEFR B1
to compete nearly as well as a much stronger opponent, forcing them to work hard for victory
in broad daylight
Neutral · CEFR B1
openly and where people can clearly see it, especially during the daytime
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.