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take away (someone's) thunder

Translations

перехватить (чью-то) инициативу

Just when I was about to make the announcement, Jane stood up and took away my thunder.

Как только я собирался сделать объявление, Джейн встала и перехватила мою инициативу.

Definitions

To take attention, praise, or success away from someone by doing or saying something before they have a chance to do it themselves, often by using their ideas or revealing their news first.

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