steal someone's thunder

Related to word: steal

Idiom

Definition

  1. To preempt someone else's action, especially by taking away their opportunity for success or praise.

    搶先於他人行動,尤指搶走他人的成功機會或讚揚。

    • My colleague published similar research before my report was released, stealing my thunder.

      我的同事在我的報告發布之前發表了類似的研究,搶走了我的風頭。

    • I was going to announce the new project at the meeting, but the boss stole my thunder and announced it first, which was really frustrating.

      我本來打算在會議上宣布新項目,但老闆搶先宣布了,這真的讓我很沮喪。

    • She planned to wear that beautiful dress to the wedding, but her sister stole her thunder by wearing it first, which was disappointing.

      她計劃在婚禮上穿那件漂亮的裙子,但她的姐姐搶先穿了,這讓她很失望。