steal the limelight
steal the limelight
To garner attention or praise at the expense or to the exclusion of someone or something else. Are you sure you want to wear such an extravagant dress to your sister's wedding? You don't want to steal the limelight. The other talk show guests found themselves on the sidelines as the comedian's hilarious stories and infectious personality stole the limelight.
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