steal the show: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

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    • To attract the most attention, praise, or interest at an event or performance, often unexpectedly.
    • To outshine others in a particular situation, receiving the greatest acclaim or notice.

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    • At the charity gala, Mia completely stole the show with her stunning speech and heartfelt stories.

      At the charity gala, Mia attracted the most attention and praise with her impressive speech and touching stories.

    • Even though it was his first time performing, John stole the show and received a standing ovation.

      Despite being a beginner, John attracted the most praise and interest and was applauded enthusiastically.

    • Nobody expected the young dancer to steal the show, but she dazzled everyone with her talent.

      No one thought the young dancer would attract the most attention, but she impressed everyone greatly.

  • 2.

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    • To dominate or eclipse a planned focal point or participant by drawing audience focus away from them.

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    • The backup singer ended up stealing the show by outshining the main act with her powerful vocals.

      The backup singer dominated the event by attracting more audience focus than the main performer.

    • During the debate, Maria stole the show by cleverly addressing every argument with ease.

      During the debate, Maria drew attention away from others by skillfully responding to all points.

    • Even though the CEO was supposed to be the highlight, the witty intern stole the show with his humor.

      Though the CEO was the main focus, the intern attracted more praise and interest because of his humor.

Examples:

  • EN: ♪ Girls in bikinis steal the show ♪
    ES: A las chicas en bikini todos quieren mirar
  • EN: I will not let her steal the show. She almost did at rehearsal.
    ES: Me robará los aplausos, como en el ensayo.
  • EN: Now I'll steal the show from Muttley.
    ES: Ahora le arrebataré el número a Patán.
  • EN: - We're all freaks, so don't try to steal the show.
    ES: Todos somos monstruos, ¡No quieras robarnos el espectáculo!
  • EN: Yet some bit player is going to steal the show by falling down some stairs?
    ES: ¿Y un extra le va a robar protagonismo cayéndose por unas escaleras?
  • EN: I'm not gonna steal the show from the boy.
    ES: No pienso robarle el espectáculo a este muchacho.
  • EN: No-one will steal the show from the bride.
    ES: Nadie le robará el dia a la novia.
  • EN: I have a certain familiarity with the scripture. And God never lets the devil steal the show.
    ES: Tengo conocimientos de las Escrituras y Dios nunca deja que el diablo se salga con la suya.
  • EN: See that Olli doesn't steal the show
    ES: Cuide que Olli no roba el show
  • EN: The baddies always steal the show.
    ES: Los malos siempre se llevan los laureles.
  • EN: [Odd] She's gonna steal the show.
    ES: - Va a llevarse la palma.
  • EN: And have my beauty steal the show?
    ES: ¿Y robarte la atención con mi belleza?
  • EN: I wouldn't try to steal the show.
    ES: No quiero protagonismo.
  • EN: You're not someone who likes to steal the show either!
    ES: - Otro que no quiere protagonismo.
  • EN: I guess for you that's a real relief, 'cause now that Bringa's gone, she can't steal the show.
    ES: - Mejor para ti, así no te robará el protagonismo.

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