| Idiom | to put someone or something in the shade |
|---|---|
| Definition | to make someone or something seem less good or important |
| Examples | - I thought Jane's presentation was good, but Simon's really put hers in the shade. - I felt sorry for him - he worked hard and did fairly well, but his enormously-talented brother put him in the shade. |
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