Meaning
Attract the most attention and praise in an event.
Primary Function
Outstanding performance highlight.
Communicative Purpose
To describe someone who outshines others.
Pattern
steal the show
Core Structure
steal the show
Função primária
Outstanding performance highlight.
Propósito comunicativo
To describe someone who outshines others.
Situações de gatilho
Stage performances, presentations, parties.
Contextos
Arts, speeches, social events.
Padrão
steal the show
Estrutura central
steal the show
Slots de substituição
none
Colocados típicos
- completely
- really
- almost
Substituições comuns
- steal the limelight
- upstage
Erros comuns
*steal show* (missing article)
Similar / contraste
take centre stage
Interferências
Not theft.
Família do chunk
- Performance idioms
Nuance
Highly positive praise.
Efeito pragmático
Highlights exceptional talent.
Dica de memória
Performer taking spotlight from others.
Nota
The expression 'steal the show' is used to describe someone who performs exceptionally well and draws the most attention in an event, often outshining others. It is a fixed idiom with a highly positive connotation, highlighting outstanding talent. Common mistakes include omitting the article 'the' before 'show'.
Upgrade path
delivered the standout contribution (formal)
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