steal one's thunder
phrase
: to grab attention from another especially by anticipating an idea, plan, or presentation
also
: to claim credit for another's idea
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“Steal one's thunder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steal%20one%27s%20thunder. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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