[Idiom] STEAL SOMEONE'S THUNDER. - How to Recognize and Avoid Taking Credit Unfairly
Steal someone's thunder.
Usurp another's glory.
Stealing someone's thunder" refers to taking the credit or attention rightly deserved by someone else, usually by doing or saying what they intended before they get a chance. It’s like taking the storm out of someone’s clouds; they planned the impact, but you made the noise. This idiom helps recognize the importance of everyone’s contributions.
Example Sentences
She stole his thunder at the meeting.
She took credit for his idea at the meeting.
Tom was upset when Jane stole his thunder by announcing the project idea before he could.
Tom was upset when Jane took credit for the project idea before he could.
Despite his hard work, Maria's sudden presentation stole his thunder, leaving him frustrated.
Despite his hard work, Maria's sudden presentation took the attention away from him, leaving him frustrated.