English

Verb

steal the show

1. (idiomatic, intransitive, entertainment) To be the best performer during a performance.
   • 2011 October 2, Jonathan Jurejko, “Bolton 1 - 5 Chelsea”, in BBC Sport:

     And it was Lampard who stole the show with a vintage performance to silence some of his recent critics.

Translations

Related terms

• show-stealing

See also

• outact