How to Pronounce "steal your thunder"
expression
STEEL yer THUN-der
STEEL yaw THUN-duh
Definition
To take attention or praise away from someone by doing or announcing something before they do, especially when it was originally their idea or achievement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstiɫ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈθəndɝ
British English
stˈiːl/ /jˈɔː/ /θˈʌndɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STEEL yer THUN-der
UK
STEEL yaw THUN-duh
Listen in Context
She was upset when her colleague stole her thunder during the meeting.
I didn't mean to steal your thunder by telling your news first.
He felt that his boss stole his thunder after using his idea.
Wow, you really stole my thunder by making the announcement before I could!