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Why do we say 'steal my thunder'?
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Originates from 18th-century playwright John Dennis, who invented a thunder sound effect for his play. After his play failed, he later attended another play using his method and exclaimed, 'They steal my thunder!' It means taking credit for someone's idea or action.
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Originates from 18th-century playwright John Dennis, who invented a thunder sound effect for his play.
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