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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase “Steal someone’s thunder” –
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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase
“Steal someone’s thunder” –

A.

To take credit for something which someone else did

B.

To steal the peace of mind by constant nagging

C.

A useless attempt

D.

To bring down a person who is acting smart

Correct option is A


Option (a) is the correct answer.
• The idiom "steal someone’s thunder" means to take credit for someone else's idea or achievement. It originally comes from the theater, where it referred to someone using another's theatrical idea or effect to gain applause or attention.
• Example: During the team meeting, John presented Sarah's marketing proposal as his own, effectively stealing her thunder and receiving all the praise from the manager.

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