The expression "to put someone or something in the shade" means to make someone or something seem less good or less important by comparison.
L'espressione "to put someone or something in the shade" significa far sembrare qualcuno o qualcosa meno buono o meno importante in confronto.
| 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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