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喧宾夺主 Xuān Bīn Duó Zhǔ Divert Attention Sth Oneself

This flashcard explains the phrase 'upstage (sb.),' meaning to divert attention from someone else, making oneself the focus and putting the rival at a disadvantage.

这张卡片介绍了“喧宾夺主”的用法,表示转移他人对某事的注意力,使自己成为焦点。

正面 喧宾夺主 xuān bīn duó zhǔ
背面 to divert attention from (sth.) towards itself or oneself and put one's rival at a disadvantage; to upstage (sb.):

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