Idiom - To steal the show

“To steal the show” means to get all the attention and praise, even when other people are also performing or participating.

Equivalent in Brazilian Portuguese: “Roubar a cena”

Examples

The little girl stole the show with her funny dance.

A garotinha roubou a cena com sua dança engraçada.

The new actor stole the show, even though he had a small role.

O novo ator roubou a cena, mesmo tendo um papel pequeno.

Her dress was so beautiful that she stole the show at the party.

O vestido dela era tão bonito que ela roubou a cena na festa.

ACTIVITIES

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