Steal Someone's Thunder
To take attention or praise away from someone by doing or announcing something first.
Examples
- Can you wait to tell them about the raise so you don't steal my thunder?
- She totally stole his thunder at the party when she announced her engagement right after he started speaking.
- If you drop that news at the meeting, you're going to steal their thunder and they'll be annoyed.
Quote
Winning isn't everything — it's the only thing.
Remix: Victory alone matters; the rest won't get you paid.