steal the show

1. Also, steal the spotlight. Be the center of attention, as in The speeches were interesting but Eliza's singing stole the show. This idiom alludes to unexpectedly outshining the rest of the cast in a theatrical production. [First half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

The rain tried to steal the show in Colombo but it could not overshadow South Africa.

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He rather gave away his wicket as a century beckoned, caught sweeping by Tristan Stubbs, but it did nothing to halt England's momentum, with Salt seizing his opportunity to steal the show.

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Ultraman brought no merchandise with him, but he did bring an evil nemesis, who tried to steal the show during the ceremonial first pitch.

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Is Reform UK about to steal the show and shake up the established order?

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Beth Mead won the Golden Boot at Euro 2022 with six goals, but could her Arsenal team-mate Alessia Russo steal the show this summer?

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