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Definition of stealed our thunder
steal (one's) thunder
verb
- to take attention that rightfully belongs to someone else.
The lousy host was apparently trying to steal the thunder from the stand-up comedian but he got owned.
Last edited on Jan 03 2014. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
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| Definitions include: a bargain. | |
| Definitions include: to hit someone (usually in the face). | |
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| Definitions include: a strong insult. | |
| Definitions include: toilet. | |
| Definitions include: An unusually loud and prolonged expulsion of flatulence. | |
| Definitions include: A commode. | |
| Definitions include: form of address or reference for a woman with unusually large thighs. | |
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