Steal (someone`s) thunder
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Идиома steal (someone`s) thunder означает заимствовать чьи-либо идеи или открытия и предать их гласности ради собственной выгоды.
Пример: «Adam complained that they wouldn’t let his play run, and yet they had stolen his thunder.» «I kept quiet about my pregnancy because Cathy was getting married, and I didn't want to steal her thunder.» «Damn them! They will not let my play run, but they steal my thunder.» «She stole my thunder by presenting my idea to her boss.»
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In a country well governed poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed wealth is something to be ashamed of.
В стране, которой правят хорошо, стыдятся бедности. В стране, которой правят плохо, стыдятся богатства.