How to Pronounce "steal the show"
expression
STEEL-thuh-SHOH
STEEL-thuh-SHOH
Definition
To get all the attention or praise in a group event, performance, or situation because you were the most impressive or outstanding.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstiɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈʃoʊ
British English
stˈiːl/ /ðə, ði/ /ʃˈəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STEEL-thuh-SHOH
UK
STEEL-thuh-SHOH
Listen in Context
Her dance performance stole the show at the school event.
The cute puppy stole the show during the family picnic.
The new actor stole the show in the movie.
Nobody expected the magician to steal the show, but he did.